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Billy Barnes (composer) is an American songwriter and composer. He was born on January 27, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He is best known for his work on the musicals "The Billy Barnes Revue" and "The Billy Barnes People". He has also written songs for films such as "The Great Race" and "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming". Barnes began his career as a songwriter in the 1950s, writing for television shows such as "The Red Skelton Show" and "The Dinah Shore Show". He also wrote songs for films such as "The Great Race" and "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming". In the 1960s, Barnes wrote the musical "The Billy Barnes Revue", which was performed on Broadway and in London's West End. He also wrote the musical "The Billy Barnes People", which was performed in Los Angeles. Barnes has been nominated for two Tony Awards and two Emmy Awards. He has also been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. As of 2021, Billy Barnes (composer) is 85 years old. He has a net worth of over $1 million.

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Occupation Composer, writer
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 27 January 1927
Birthday 27 January
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of death (2012-09-25) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died Place Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Billy Barnes (composer)'s Wife?

His wife is Joyce Jameson (m. 1952; div. 1957)

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Billy Barnes (composer) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Billy Barnes (composer) worth at the age of 85 years old? Billy Barnes (composer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful Songwriter. He is from United States. We have estimated Billy Barnes (composer)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2013

The 2013–15 HBO series Getting On is set in the fictional Mt. Palms Hospital's "Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit" in Long Beach, California.

2012

Barnes married actress Joyce Jameson in the 1950s, and the couple had one child together, son Tyler, before their divorce. Barnes and Richard T. Jordan were life partners from the early 1980s until Barnes' death, from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease, on September 25, 2012.

1990

Barnes had a recurring acting role on the television series Mad About You in the 1990s as "Mr. Edlin", the musical director and pianist of a community theatre.

1976

For television, Barnes wrote special material and original musical production numbers for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Danny Kaye Show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, Cher and The Carol Burnett Show. He wrote opening production numbers for several Academy Awards telecasts. He has composed comedic and topical songs for many of show business's greatest personalities including Lucille Ball, Bette Davis and Angela Lansbury. He wrote the songs for the 1976 television musical adaptation of Pinocchio starring Sandy Duncan.

1963

Barnes' hit songs includes "(Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair" recorded by Patti Page and by Barbra Streisand on her 1963 album "The Second Barbra Streisand Album", and "Something Cool", first recorded in 1954 by jazz vocalist June Christy.

1956

Barnes started writing musical comedy sketches while still in high school, and continued while at UCLA. He started collaborating in college with Bob Rodgers, and their first professional musical comedy revue, a Cabaret Concert Show, was staged in 1956 in Los Angeles. Barnes continued with theatrical revues, including The Billy Barnes Revue, Billy Barnes' People, Billy Barnes' Party, Billy Barnes' L.A., and Billy Barnes' Hollywood. Other productions with Barnes' songs include Movie Star, and Blame It on the Movies (1988).

1927

Billy Barnes (January 27, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was a composer, lyricist and actor from Los Angeles, California. Barnes may be best known for his theatrical revues and his recurring role as Mr. Edlin on the television series Mad About You.