Chuck Barris
Creator · Novel · Director · Writer
Born Jun 3, 1929 · Palisades, New York, USA
Active 1956–2017
Charles Hirsch Barris (June 3, 1929 – March 21, 2017) was an American game show creator, producer, and host. He was best known for hosting The Gong Show and creating The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game.
Filmography
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) — Actual Barris · NovelSanford and Son (1972)Hugo Pool (1997) — IrwinThe $1.98 Beauty Show (1978) — CreatorThe Mama Cass Television Program (1969) — Executive ProducerTreasure Hunt (1956) — CreatorThe Gong Show (1976) — Producer · CreatorHow's Your Mother-in-Law? (1968) — CreatorThe Dating Game (1965) — CreatorThe Newlywed Game (1966) — ProducerThe Gong Show Movie (1980) — Director · WriterThe Gong Show with Dave Attell (2008) — CreatorThe Chuck Barris Rah-Rah Show (1978)The Family Game — CreatorCop Out — CreatorThree's a Crowd — CreatorThe Parent Game — CreatorThe Game Game — Creator