Barbara McNair

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Singer • Actress

Birth Date: March 4, 1934

Death Date: February 4, 2007

Birth Place: Racine, Wisconsin

Barbara McNair was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. McNair began her acting career appearing mainly in films, such as the Henry Fonda dramatic adaptation "Spencer's Mountain" (1963), the Elvis Presley musical comedy "Change of Habit" (1969) and the crime drama "Stiletto" (1969) with Alex Cord. She had a part on the television special "The Bob Hope Show (01/18/68)" (NBC, 1967-68). Her work around this time also included a part on the TV movie "The Lonely Profession" (NBC, 1969-1970). As her entertainment career progressed, she appeared in the sequel "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs" (1970) with Sidney Poitier. She also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "The Bob Hope Show (04/10/72)" (NBC, 1971-72) and "The Bob Hope Show (09/13/71)" (NBC, 1971-72). Additionally, she appeared on the television special "The Boots Randolph Show" (NBC, 1972-73). She also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Glitter" (ABC, 1984-86). She also appeared in "The Organization" (1971). McNair more recently appeared in "Fatal Charm" (Showtime, 1991-92). McNair passed away in February 2007 at the age of 73.

Credits

The Best of The Ed Sullivan Show

Self
Show
2023

Neon Signs

Actor
Movie
1996

The JeffersonsStream

Guest Star
Yvonne McBride
Series
1975

Police Woman

Guest Star
Martha Wallace
Series
1974

TattletalesStream

Guest
Game Show
1974

McMillan & Wife

Guest Star
Lee Richards
Series
1971

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

Guest
Variety Show
1971

The Organization

Actor
Valerie Tibbs
Movie
1971

Noches Sin Fin

Actor
Movie
1970

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Stream

Actor
Valerie Tibbs
Movie
1970
50%

The Barbara McNair Show

Host
Show
1969

Change of Habit

Actor
Sister Irene
Movie
1969

The Lonely Profession

Actor
Donna Travers
Movie
1969

Venus in Furs

Actor
Rita
Movie
1969

Mod Squad

Guest Star
Amanda
Series
1968

Where the Girls Are

Self
guest
Show
1968

The Bob Hope Christmas Special

Actor
Show
1968

The Barbara McNair and Duke Ellington Special

Self
Show
1968

The Bob Hope Christmas Special

Actor
Movie
1968

If He Hollers, Let Him Go

Actor
Lily
Movie
1968

The Carol Burnett ShowStream

Guest
Variety Show
1967

Hogan's HeroesStream

Guest Star
Series
1965

I SpyStream

Guest Star
Series
1965

The Bob Hope Christmas Special

Actor
Show
1965

The Danny Kaye ShowStream

Guest
Variety Show
1963

Spencer's MountainStream

Actor
Graduation Singer
Movie
1963
80%

Dr. Kildare

Guest Star
Series
1961

Circle

Actor
Show
1960

What's My Line?Stream

Guest
Game Show
1950