Rayford Barnes (October 23, 1920 – November 11, 2000) was an American film and TV character actor from Whitesboro, Texas.
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Early years
Barnes was born in Dallas, Texas, and attended the University of Texas, majoring in journalism. He acted in plays at the university and at little theaters in Dallas and San Antonio. After he moved to Oakland, California, he performed at the Pasadena Community Playhouse.
He had a younger brother, Lou Dupont, who was also an entertainer.
During World War II, Barnes served 4+1⁄2 years in the Navy, working as a navigator.
Career
Barnes worked as a disc jockey at radio stations KTSA and WOAI.
After his military service, Barnes was a stagehand at three theaters in the San Francisco area, and he developed "a healthy respect for all the items actors depend upon for support ..."
