Barry Bostwick

Barry Bostwick made his Broadway debut in 1969 in Cock-A-Doodle-Dandy as Porter and The Cock. That year, he also appeared in Hamlet as the Ghost, Osric and the Player. In 1970, he was a member of the rock-theater group First National Nothing, which released the album If You Sit Real Still and Hold My Hand, You Will Hear Absolutely Nothing. He was also a member of the pop band The Klowns, which released its self-titled album in 1970. Produced by Jeff Barry, the album generated the single "Lady Love." Bostwick replaced C.C. Courtney in the musical Salvation before appearing in House of Leather as Donny Brook in 1970. In 1971, he played Kelly in the rock opera Soon and appeared in the film Jennifer on My Mind as Minstrel #1.

In 1972, Bostwick originated the role of Danny Zuko in the Broadway production of Grease, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. His film credits in 1973 included the English-dubbed version of Fantastic Planet, in which he voiced Terr, and the film's listed credit as narrator. He appeared in Road Movie as Hank in 1974 and The Wrong Damn Film as Alex Rounder in 1975. That same year, he starred as Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In 1976, he appeared in They Knew What They Wanted as Joe, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play. In 1977, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Jamie Lockhart in The Robber Bridegroom. His subsequent stage credits included Movie Movie (1978), in which he played Johnny Danko and Dick Cummings, and The Pirates of Penzance (1981), in which he played the Pirate King.

Bostwick's early television credits included Charlie's Angels (1978), in which he played Ted Machlin, and the television productions Murder by Natural Causes (1979), as Gil Weston, You Can't Take It With You (1979), as Anthony Kirby Jr., and Hawaii Five-O (1979), as Lucas Sandover. In 1980, he played Spider Elliot in the television miniseries Scruples. His 1981 credits included Red Flag: The Ultimate Game, in which he played Maj. Jay Rivers, and the television series adaptation of Foul Play. In 1982, he appeared as a steelworker in the American Playhouse production of Working and starred as Commander Ace Hunter in Megaforce. His television credits in 1983 included Summer Girl, as Gavin Shelburne, and An Uncommon Love, as Mr. Kinser.

In 1984, Bostwick portrayed George Washington in the CBS miniseries George Washington and hosted Saturday Night Live on May 5. He played Major Paul McGill in the 1985 miniseries A Woman of Substance and Grant Roberts in the television film Deceptions. In 1986, he reprised his role as George Washington in George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation and played Nick DeLeon in Betrayed By Innocence. He also starred as Rick Armstrong in the ABC sitcom Dads during the 1986–1987 season. His 1987 credits included the miniseries I'll Take Manhattan, as Zachary Amberville. In 1988, he played Lieutenant Carter "Lady" Aster in War and Remembrance, Mark Dwyer in Body of Evidence and Larry Hogan in Addicted to His Love. In 1989, he portrayed Terrence "Mac" McGuire in the miniseries Till We Meet Again and appeared as Jeffrey Wyatt in Parent Trap III and Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon.

Bostwick's 1990 credits included the animated production Aladdin, in which he voiced the Genie of the Lamp and the Genie of the Ring, the television film Challenger, as Commander Francis R. Scobee, and the miniseries The Great Air Race, as Roscoe Turner. In 1991, he played Nick Charles in the stage production of Nick & Nora. His television work in the early 1990s included The Golden Palace (1992), as Nick DiCarlo; The Last U-Boat (1993), as Captain Hawkins; Between Love and Hate (1993), as Justin Conrad; and Praying Mantis (1993), as Don McAndrews. His film credits in 1993 included Eight Hundred Leagues Down the Amazon, as Garral, and Weekend at Bernie's II, as Arthur Hummel. In 1994, he appeared in In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful as Phillip and in Once in a Lifetime as Dr. Matthew Dane. His 1995 credits included Project: Metalbeast, as Miller; The Secretary, as Eric Bradford; The Return of Hunter, as Matt Sherry; and television appearances in Grace Under Fire and High Society. He also appeared in the television film 919 Fifth Avenue as Mr. Lawrence Van Degen.

From 1996 to 2002, Bostwick portrayed Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City, appearing in 144 episodes. His other 1996 credits included The Secret Agent Club, as Vincent Scarletti, Spy Hard, as Norm Coleman, and the television film A Different Kind of Christmas, as Frank Mallory. In 1997, he appeared in an episode of Lexx as Thodin. His 1998 credits included the television film One Hot Summer Night, as Art Brooks, and the animated series The New Batman Adventures, in which he voiced Irv Kleinman. In 1999, he appeared in Behind the Music in an episode about The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Bostwick appeared in Scrubs in 2003 as Mr. Randolph in the episode "My Dirty Secret." That year, he also voiced Thunderbolt in the direct-to-video animated film 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure and played Freddie in Swing. In 2004, he appeared in The Skulls III as Nathan Lloyd and Chestnut: Hero of Central Park as Thomas Trundle. From 2004 to 2007, he had a recurring role as Oliver Gates in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, appearing in five episodes. His other television credits in 2005 included Las Vegas, as Martin, and Cold Case, as Roy Brigham Anthony. From 2005 to 2006, he played Jack Tyler in What I Like About You. In 2006, he joined the series as the father of the lead characters played by Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth. In 2007, he appeared as Dashiel Zachary Biedermeyer in Nancy Drew and Mr. Wittenborn in Evening. That year, he also began voicing Grandpa Clyde Flynn in the animated series Phineas and Ferb, a role he continued through 2012, appearing in eight episodes. His other 2007 television credits included Ugly Betty, as Roger Adams, and the television film Love Is a Four Letter Word, as Mr. Harper.

In 2008, Bostwick appeared in Depth Charge as President Taylor and Holiday Baggage as Pete Murphy. His 2009 credits included Hannah Montana: The Movie, as Mr. Bradley, and the television series Nip/Tuck, as Roger Payne; Supernatural, as The Amazing Jay; Ghost Whisperer, as Don Sullivan; and 'Til Death, as George Von Stuessen. He also appeared in the television film Earth in 2009. In June of that year, he played Father Jimmy in the independent horror comedy The Selling, which was written by Gabriel Diani and directed by Emily Lou.

From 2010 to 2014, Bostwick had a recurring role as Roger Frank in the sitcom Cougar Town, appearing in eight episodes. In 2010, he appeared as Tim Stanwick in the Glee episode "The Rocky Horror Glee Show" and starred in the television film Secrets of the Mountain as Henry Beecham. His other 2010 film credits included Miss Nobody, as Father Grisham; Bedrooms, as Roger; Moby Dick, as Captain Ahab; and It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand, as Arlen Hanley. In 2011, he portrayed a small-town sheriff in Some Guy Who Kills People and appeared in The Selling as Father Jimmy. His 2012 film credits included FDR: American Badass!, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, and he played Hugh in an episode of Hot in Cleveland and Marty Sawyer in an episode of The New Normal. In 2013, he appeared in Finding Joy as Alan and the television film Blast Vegas as Sal. His other television credits that year included Teen Beach Movie, as Big Poppa; Masters of Sex, as Morris; Scandal, as Fitzgerald "Jerry" Grant II; The Haunting Of, as himself; and Psych, as Roland Armitage in the musical episode "Psych: The Musical."

In 2014, Bostwick played Merlin in the stage production of Camelot. His television appearances that year included Enlisted, as Russell; Franklin & Bash, as Jacob "Falcon" Riley; and New Girl, as Robert. In 2015, he played Collin Winthrop in the season-ending episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation titled "The End Game" and appeared in The Haunted Hathaways as Council Member #1 and Gigi Does It. His film credits that year included Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival, as The Watchword; The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, as Sorrell Raskov; and Home Run Showdown, as Big Al. In 2016, he voiced Grandpa Longneck in the direct-to-video animated film The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave and appeared in Range 15 as President and Three Days in August as John. His television credits that year included American Dad!, as VanDouzen, and Childrens Hospital, as Grandpa Richie. From 2016 to 2017, he had a recurring role as Coy Phisher in Still the King, appearing in nine episodes. From 2016 to 2018, he played George McCarthy in Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, appearing in six episodes.

Bostwick's 2017 credits included The Great Indoors, as Mather; American Housewife, as Thomas Otto; the television film Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again, as Bill Haywith; the animated series Tangled: The Series, in which he voiced Doctor St. Croix; and the Lifetime television film Christmas in Mississippi, as Mr. Kriss. He also appeared in the film A Mermaid's Tale as Art. In 2017 and 2018, he voiced Clyde Rickenbacker in Milo Murphy's Law. In 2018, he appeared in Will & Grace as Professor Jerry Wise and reprised his role as Bill Haywith in the television film Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar. He also voiced the Mayor of New Urbem in Incredibles 2, appeared as Santa Claus in Santa Girl, and played Dynamite Dan North in Grand-Daddy Day Care in 2019. That year, he also appeared as the narrator in 3 from Hell and as The Man in Undercover Brother 2. His 2019 television credits included Christmas in Louisiana, as Timothy Winter, and The Goldbergs, as Professor Majors.

In 2020, Bostwick executive produced and starred as Ron Baker in the short film Molly Robber. That year, he also appeared as PeePaw in American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules. In 2021, he played Harold in Single All the Way and Will in an episode of Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. In 2022, he appeared as himself in the documentary In Search of Tomorrow. In 2023, he played Tom Sheally in Outlaw Johnny Black. His 2025 film credit was Love, Danielle, in which he played Bryce.

Bostwick also served as host of the nationally televised annual A Capitol Fourth celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for eight years. His additional credits include a Pepsi Twist commercial and work as a spokesperson for Optimum Voice.