Deceased
How Did Harry Barris Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 57Also known asThe Rhythm BoysGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn24/11/1905Born inNew York City, New York, USADied13/12/1962 (aged 57)Died inBurbankCauseliver diseaseWikidataQ641955 ↗Buried atForest Lawn Memorial ParkTMDb#1143201 ↗
Harry Barris was an American popular singer and songwriter. He was one of the earliest singers to use "scat singing" in recordings. Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, along with Bing Crosby and Al Rinker, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Young WidowMovie | Officer's Club Pianist (Uncredited) | 41 |
| 1946 | The Blue DahliaMovie | Belhop (uncredited) | 41 |
| 1945 | Anchors AweighMovie | Sailor Asking Joe to Get Autographs (uncredited) | 40 |
| 1945 | The Great American MugMovie | Tipster in Barber Chair (uncredited) | 40 |
| 1945 | Woo, Woo!Movie | Happy Husband | 40 |
| 1944 | Here Come the WavesMovie | Bandleader (uncredited) | 39 |
| 1944 | Open Season for SapsMovie | Joe Wilson | 39 |
| 1943 | Is Everybody Happy?Movie | Bob | 38 |
| 1942 | The Fleet's InMovie | Pee Wee | 37 |
| 1942 | Holiday InnMovie | Midnight Club Orchestra Leader (uncredited) | 37 |
| 1941 | West Point WidowMovie | Hot Dog Vendor | 36 |
| 1941 | Birth of the BluesMovie | Suds | 36 |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes LatinMovie | Musician (uncredited) | 36 |
| 1939 | Some Like It HotMovie | Harry, Piano Player | 34 |
| 1938 | The Shining HourMovie | Bertie | 33 |
| 1936 | Show BoatMovie | — | 31 |
| 1936 | The Man I MarryMovie | Piano Player (uncredited) | 31 |
| 1935 | Every Night at EightMovie | Harry | 30 |
| 1932 | Rambling 'Round Radio Row #2Movie | Self | 27 |
| 1932 | That RascalMovie | — | 27 |
| 1931 | Confessions of a Co-EdMovie | Harry | 26 |
| 1931 | The Spirit of Notre DameMovie | William Appleton Shellingdon Pelt ("Wasp") | 26 |
| 1930 | Two Plus FoursMovie | Harry | 25 |