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Gene Barry (born Eugene Klass; June 14, 1919 – December 9, 2009) was an American actor and singer known for his roles in films like "The Atomic City" (1952) and "The War of the Worlds" (1953), as well as TV series such as "Bat Masterson" and "Burke's Law".
Gene Barry was an American stage, screen, and television actor who began his career on Broadway before becoming a primary lead in mid-century science fiction cinema and television westerns.
He is primarily recognized for his performances in the 1953 film The War of the Worlds and for playing the title roles in the television series Bat Masterson and Burke's Law.
He was a contract player for Paramount Pictures during the 1950s, appearing in various studio-backed genre projects.