Tall, gaunt, and rawboned, the character actor's deep voice was reminiscent of John Carradine's, a masterful impression that commanded attention. Formal education was had at Morris Harvey College in Charleston, West Virginia, where he pursued a degree in Theater Arts, later honing his craft at the prestigious UCLA.
Professional training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and the Max Reinhardt Workshop in Los Angeles further refined his skills. Before embarking on a Hollywood career, the actor spent several years working in regional theaters across the United States, accumulating a distinguished resume of glowing reviews for his performances in iconic roles such as Cyrano de Bergerac, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Sir Thomas More in A Man For All Seasons, Henry Drummond in Inherit The Wind, and Richard III, to name a few.
Despite the lack of similarly challenging roles in films and television, the actor remained undeterred, relishing every opportunity to showcase his talents on camera, whether in a major studio production or a low-budget, no-frills production. When not acting, he turned to his trusty typewriter, crafting teleplays and movie scripts with ease.
One of his most memorable television scripts was his first, a lighthearted comedy episode of the Bonanza series, titled Hoss and the Leprechauns, penned in 1963. As a writer, he found himself drawn to adapting English-dubbing scripts for foreign films. American producers began snapping up successful Japanese animated series, dubbing them into English, and Barron was at the forefront of this burgeoning industry.
He went on to become executive director and story editor for Saban Productions, which, in just five short years, grew into one of the largest producers of children's programming in the world, churning out hits like X-Men and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
