Barry Orton

Barry Orton
Birth name Randal Barry Orton
Born (1958-05-28) May 28, 1958
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Residence Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Children 2
Family Bob Orton (father)
Bob Orton Jr. (brother)
Randy Orton (nephew)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Barry Gaspar
Barry O[1]
Barry Orton
Barrymore Barlow
The Highroller
The Zodiak[1]
Billed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Billed weight 235 lb (107 kg)[1]
Billed from "The Fabulous" Las Vegas, Nevada
Trained by Bob Orton
Bob Orton Jr.
Debut 1976

Randal Barry Orton (born May 28, 1958) is an American actor and former professional wrestler. He is the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton, brother of professional wrestler Bob Orton Jr., and uncle of professional wrestler Randy Orton.

Early life

Orton was born in Amarillo, Texas, the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton and his wife Rita. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri with his parents three days after being born.

Career

Orton made his pro wrestling debut in 1976. During his career in wrestling he competed in the WWF (1984-1988), ICW, WOW, the NWA, the IWF and Stampede Wrestling (where, while appearing as the masked Zodiac, he managed Jason the Terrible) he was mainly used as an enhancement talent.

In 1992, Orton retired from wrestling. In the 1990s, Orton made a transition from wrestling into movies, starring in minor roles.

Championships and accomplishments

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1985Wrestling’s Country BoysBarry O.
1987Stampede WrestlingThe Zodiak
1992Honeymoon in VegasBoxing managerUncredited
1999Killer’s MindFlex the Doorman
2002Monday Night MayhemRoadieUncredited
TimecollapseSteven
People I KnowPatron on stairsUncredited
2003Mission IdiotDog GuyAlso stunt coordinator

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2012). WWE Encyclopedia: Updated & Expanded. DK. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-7566-9159-2.
  2. 1 2 Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
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