Tony Barrett


Tony Barrett was an American actor, writer, and producer. He worked as a radio and screen actor, screenwriter, and television writer and producer.

Early life

He was born on May 24, 1916, New York City.

Career

Barrett wrote or co-write almost all of the Seasons 2 and 3 episodes of Peter Gunn. He also worked as a main producer and screenwriter for the TV show The Mod Squad and as a screenwriter on the film Good Times starring Sonny & Cher. As an actor, he appeared in the 1949 film Impact.

Personal life

He was married to writer Steffi Barrett. He died of cancer in Los Angeles on November 16, 1974. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.