T. Roy Barnes (1880-1937) was an American actor whose career spanned both theater and film. He rose to fame on the Broadway stage, where he became one of the leading comedians of the celebrated Ziegfeld Follies, establishing himself as a talented vaudeville performer. With the advent of cinema, he moved to Hollywood and brought his comedic talents to the big screen, specializing in character roles. During the silent era and the early years of sound film, he appeared in over ninety films, often playing wealthy, clumsy, or easily flustered characters. Among his most significant works are his performances in Ernst Lubitsch's *So This Is Paris* (1926), *A Kiss in a Taxi* (1927), and *Sally* (1929). His prolific filmography testifies to a successful transition from the stage to the screen, solidifying his reputation as a reliable and versatile supporting actor in early Hollywood.