TV Shows - Chuck Barris
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on June 12, 2024. Chuck Barris has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#868Jimmy Kimmel Live!1 episode • #868 most popular showJimmy Kimmel Live! is a nightly American talk show that blends comedy, celebrity interviews, and live musical performances. Hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the show airs on ABC and is known for its humorous take on current events and popular culture.
Movies - Chuck Barris
Sorted by online popularity. Chuck Barris has appeared in 2 movies with data.
#2,776Confessions of a Dangerous Mindas Actual Barris • #2,776 most popular movieConfessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 American biographical spy film depicting the fictional life of game show host and producer Chuck Barris. The film explores Barris's claim of being a CIA assassin alongside his television career.
#7,710The Gong Show Movieas Himself • #7,710 most popular movieThe Gong Show Movie is a 1980 American slapstick film featuring Chuck Barris, the host and creator of the television game show, as he navigates a fictional week filled with eccentric contestants and comedic mishaps.
Chuck Barris Biography
Chuck Barris was an American game show creator, producer, and host, born on June 3, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was known for hosting The Gong Show and creating The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game. Besides his work in television, Barris was also a songwriter, with his most famous composition being 'Palisades Park'. He wrote an autobiography titled Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was later turned into a film directed by George Clooney. Barris grew up in Lower Merion Township and attended Lower Merion High School. He graduated from Drexel University in 1953, where he had worked as a columnist for the student newspaper. Barris began his television career as a page at NBC in New York City.
On June 12, 2024, Chuck Barris had 516 Wikipedia visits, making him the #8,582 most popular actor online.
