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John W. Barnes

John W. Barnes

Directing
25 Mar 1920
27 Jun 2000
Belford, New Jersey, USA

Biography

John Wadsworth Barnes (March 25, 1920 – June 27, 2000) was an American film director and producer. He was most active in the educational film industry, producing, directing and writing for Encyclopædia Britannica Films. In his career he worked on and helped create over 100 film projects. He produced the Academy Award nominated documentary The Living City. He wrote for a radio drama series, made experimental Bolex films, and produced the film To Live Together.

Also Known As

John W. Barnes, John Wadsworth Barnes, John Barnes