Barry Cahill (actor)

Barry Cahill (May 28, 1921 – April 9, 2012) was a Canadian-born[1] American film, theater and television actor, whose professional career spanned more than fifty years.[2] His film credits included Grand Theft Auto, and Sweet Bird of Youth. His television roles included The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, The Young and the Restless, Dynasty, and Santa Barbara.[3]

Barry Cahill
BornMay 28, 1921
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
DiedApril 9, 2012(2012-04-09) (aged 90)
Ventura, California, US
NationalityCanadian-born American
Occupationactor
Known forSam Powers
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1968)​
Children2

Early life

Cahill was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 28, 1921, to parents, Stephen and Theresa Cahill.[2]

Career

He portrayed Sam Powers on The Young and the Restless soap opera during the mid-1970s.[3] On television he appeared regularly during the 1960s through early 1980s, on such network shows as Rescue 8 (in 3 episodes), Perry Mason (2), Have Gun – Will Travel (6), Bonanza (2), Ben Casey (2), 12 O'Clock High (4), The Virginian (5), Mission: Impossible (3), Gunsmoke (4), The Rookies (2), Ironside (9), Kolchak: The Night Stalker (2), The Streets of San Francisco (2), The Six Million Dollar Man (4), Emergency! (3), The Waltons (3), Lou Grant (2) and Quincy M.E. (4).

Personal life and death

Barry Cahill died on April 9, 2012, at the age of 90.[2] He was survived by his wife of 43 years, actress Rachel Ames, who is known for her long-running role as Audrey March Hardy on General Hospital.[3] Cahill was also survived by his daughter, Christine; step-daughter Susan; and two grandchildren, Jocelyn and Marc.[2]

Filmography

References
  1. Duffin, Allan T.; Matheis, Paul (2005). The 12 O'Clock High Logbook: The Unofficial History of the Novel, Motion Picture, and TV Series. BearManor Media. p. 299. ISBN 9781593930332. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  2. "Barry Cahill obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  3. "Barry Cahill Dead at 90; Y&R Actor, Husband of Rachel Ames". We Love Soaps. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
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