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Charlie Barnett

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Charlie Barnett (September 23, 1954 – March 16, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. Barnett was born in Bluefield, West Virginia. He first made a name for himself in the late 1970s and early 1980s, performing several shows of raunchy comedy a day at outdoor parks in New York City, most notably in Washington Square Park, where he competed for crowds with musicians, frisbee players, jugglers and other entertainers. Flautist/driver Ruben Riera agrees, Charlie was one of the only street performers able to "fill the fountain" (an amphitheatre in a large circular fountain) in Washington Square Park. In September 1980, Barnett auditioned for Saturday Night Live and producer Jean Doumanian was ready to hire him; however, Barnett was self-conscious about his poor reading skills and he skipped a follow-up reading. Barnett's spot in the cast was ultimately given to Eddie Murphy.Barnett was jealous and resentful of Murphy for several years, although in 1983, he told Jet magazine, "“Now that I'm making it, I watch Saturday Night Live every Saturday.” Barnett went on to appear in film and on television. In the 1983 comedy film D.C. Cab, he played the role of Tyrone. He had a recurring role on the hit 1980s TV series Miami Vice as Neville 'Noogie' Lamont. He also appeared on Def Comedy Jam in 1993. Although the episode was not aired on TV, the DVD release of Def Comedy Jam contains an extra DVD with "2 Raw 4 TV", which has a Barnett performance. Barnett's last film role was in 1996 in the film They Bite. Comedian Dave Chappelle has acknowledged Barnett as an influence and mentor. At one point Chappelle had expressed interest in doing a biopic on Barnett. Comedian Dave Chappelle has acknowledged Barnett as an influence and mentor. At one point Chappelle had expressed interest in doing a biopic on Barnett. Death Having contracted HIV through heroin abuse, Barnett eventually died from complications of AIDS on March 16, 1996.


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Born:
Sep 23, 1954 In Bluefield - West Virginia - USA
Movie/TV Credits:
26
First Appeared:
In the series T. J. Hooker 1982-03-13
Latest Project:
Series Star Wars: The Acolyte 2024-06-05
Known For
Poster of Chicago Fire
Poster of Private Romeo
Poster of Miami Vice
Poster of T. J. Hooker
Filmography
Series Star Wars: The Acolyte 2024-06-05
Movie Last Weekend Ethan 2023-03-01
Movie We Are Gathered Here Today Max Stone 2022-08-16
Movie Dance Dads Chris 2022-10-29
Series Ordinary Joe Eric Payne 2021-09-20
Movie Wild Game Banjo 2021-12-17
Movie Thirst Ronald 2020-10-12
Movie The Stand In Simon 2020-12-03
Series Russian Doll Alan Zaveri 2019-02-01
Series Tales of the City Ben Marshall 2019-06-07
Movie Apple of My Eye Dr. Copeland 2017-01-10
Series Valor Ian Porter 2017-10-09
Series Secrets and Lies Patrick Warner 2015-03-01
Movie The Happy Sad Aaron 2013-08-15
Movie Men in Black 3 Air Force MP #2 2012-05-23
Movie Gayby Daniel 2012-09-17
Series Arrow John Diggle, Jr. / J.J. 2012-10-10
Series Chicago Fire Peter Mills 2012-10-10
Movie Private Romeo Ken Lee 2011-06-20
Movie They Bite Larry 1996-04-02
Movie Nobody's Fool Nick 1986-11-07
Movie Beer Himself 1985-08-30
Movie My Man Adam Leroy 1985-10-25
Series Miami Vice Unknown 1984-09-16
Movie D.C. Cab Tyrone 1983-12-16
Series T. J. Hooker Unknown 1982-03-13