Barry Tubb is a native of Snyder, Texas, born on February 13, 1963, to an oil drilling company owner. From a young age, he was involved in rodeo activities, competing in calf roping and bull riding, and even became a "World Champion Jr. Bull Rider" at the age of 15.
After graduating from Snyder High School in 1981, Tubb left the rodeo circuit and moved to San Francisco to pursue an acting career. He trained on stage and eventually headed to Hollywood, where he initially gained attention for his work on TV series and mini-movies.
Tubb's early roles included parts on the TV series Bay City Blues and Hill Street Blues, as well as critically acclaimed performances in the TV-movies Consenting Adult and Billionaire Boys Club. He then landed the role of cowboy Jasper Fant in the epic western mini-series Lonesome Dove and its sequel Return to Lonesome Dove, which were set in his native Texas.
Tubb's film career took off with supporting roles in Mask, The Legend of Billie Jean, and Top Gun. In 1988, he made his Broadway debut in the play "Sweet Sue," where he appeared fully nude for a brief scene.
In the 1990s, Tubb began to focus on independent filmmaking and other projects. He moved to France and rode in a revival of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and later starred, directed, produced, and co-wrote the low-budget film Blood Trail.
Tubb has since continued to work in independent features and occasionally behind the camera. He has appeared in films such as American Outlaws, Baghdad Texas, Clown Hunt, Javelina, Dear Sidewalk, and Two Step, as well as had recurring roles on the TV series Friday Night Lights and Revolution.
