Alex Barris
Alex Paul Barris (born September 16, 1922 in New York City , † January 15, 2004 in Toronto ) was an Emmy- nominated Canadian showmaster and screenwriter .
Career
Born in New York, Barris began his television career in 1956 as the host of The Barris Beat . Barris & Company followed in 1959 . He wrote his own scripts for both shows. He also appeared as a guest on the TV show Front Page Challenge . In the 1970s he wrote screenplays for various television productions such as A Night with Bobby Darin or The Doris Day Special , for which he was nominated for an Emmy .
In 1998 Barris was awarded the Order of Canada .
Web links
- Alex Barris in the Internet Movie Database (English)
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Barris, Alex |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Barris, Alex Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian showmaster and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 16, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 15, 2004 |
| Place of death | Toronto |