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Barbara Perry BIO

Barbara Perry played the role of Buddy Sorrell's wife Pickles on The Dick Van Dyke Show. She also appeared on The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched, How I Met Your Mother, and, most recently, Baskets.

She began her career at age four, appearing in concerts, stage, opera, radio, screen and television.

Perry made her stage debut playing Trouble in a Met production of Madame Butterfly.

On Broadway, she appeared in Swan Song in 1946 and Happy as Larry in 1950.

Other television credits included The Donna Reed Show, The Hathaways, St. Elsewhere, Newhart, and Murphy Brown. Her film credits include Father of the Bride, Trancers, and The Back-Up Plan.

Barbara Perry STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1981
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Anna

Anna

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Mrs. Larry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
Kate

[Broadway]
1946
Ruth Trefon

Writing


Barbara Perry News


Chanticleers Theatre Presents Holiday Classic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Chanticleers Theatre (“Chanticleers”) is thrilled to present It’s a Wonderful Life, the delightful and thoughtful written by Joe Landry specifically for radio based on the classic film.  This production will be performed radio style and available via streaming only on December 5, 2020.
Wake Up With BWW 5/9: Encores!' HIGH BUTTON SHOES Begins, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We'd like to wish a happy first performance to Encores!' High Button Shoes, starring Betsy Wolfe, Michael Urie, and more!
Barbara Perry, Broadway Veteran and DICK VAN DYKE SHOW Star, Dies at 97

Barbara Perry, the actress best known for her role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, passed away on Sunday, May 5, at age 97, according to the New York Daily News.
SAG-AFTRA Establishes Stunt Coordinator Standards Eligibility Process

The SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved the creation of a Stunt Coordinator Minimum General Standards Eligibility Process Guideline during its regularly scheduled two-day plenary Oct. 20 and 21 in Los Angeles.
SAG-AFTRA to Honor Barbara Perry, Marsha Hunt, Norman Lloyd and June Lockhart

SAG-AFTRA announced that members Marsha Hunt, Norman Lloyd, June Lockhart and Barbara Perry will be recipients of the SAG-AFTRA Founders Award for their historic contributions to the union. The special tribute will be presented Saturday during the SAG-AFTRA National Board plenary and honors early members of SAG-AFTRA's predecessor unions, SAG and AFTRA, who have provided meritorious service to fellow members. 
History Honors the Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy in 'RFK: The Kennedy Family Remembers' Premiering 6/4 at 10PM

History Honors the Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy in 'RFK: The Kennedy Family Remembers'

Barbara Perry FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barbara Perry been in?

Barbara Perry has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Barbara Perry been in?

Barbara Perry has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Barbara Perry written?

Barbara Perry has written 1 shows including Passionate Ladies (Playwright).

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