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Wade Barnes

Actor · Died February 25, 1999, aged 81 · Alliance, Ohio, USA

Composer, author, pianist and songwriter, educated at Mount Union College and the Philadelphia Music School, also in private music study. In 1937 he announced at WHBC in Canton, Ohio, then became production manager. In 1939 he announced at WTAM in Cleveland, Ohio. From 1943 to 1962 he was the sales manager for RCA Recorded Program Services and General Teleradio Film Division, and vice-president of sales for Bonded TV Film Services. Between 1962-1964 he was a consultant to the Ringling Brothers Circus. He composed the scores and was assistant film producer for the National Science Foundation exhibit at the 1964 New York World's Fair. He directed special projects for the National Association for Retarded Children, and he composed the TV score for "Quillow and the Giant". Joining ASCAP in 1963, his chief musical collaborator was Ralph Blane. His popular-song compositions include "How Many Stars?"; "I Believe in Me"; "No Such Word as Can't"; "I Believe in Something"; and "Nothing Is the Hardest Thing In the World to Do".

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
May 15, 1917
Died
February 25, 1999 (aged 81)
From
Alliance, Ohio, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
5 on MovieCove
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 25% in 30 days

Where can I watch Wade Barnes' films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 5 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

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Filmography

5 credits, 5 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985)

    as Diner Patron

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • The Muppets Take Manhattan(1984)

    as Customer at Sardi's

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Easy Money(1983)

    as Boardroom Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Cold River(1982)

    as Pompous Senator

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Stardust Memories(1980)

    as UFO Follower

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films