Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
People
Barry Fanaro

Barry Fanaro

Actor, Producer, Writer

Upload Profile Picture

Movies & Shows

Discover Barry Fanaro content online

Loading streaming options...

Finding the best places to watch

No streaming options available

Check back later for new content

No matches found for your search

Try different keywords

Content availability varies by region and time. Links open in new window.

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Videos Awards

Biography

Barry Fanaro is an award winning comedy writer with 30 years of experience working in television and feature films. He was Executive/ Writer Producer on the beloved comedy the Golden Girls during it's first four seasons and 102 episodes. He won an Emmy For Outstanding Writing in 1986. He won a second Emmy For Best Comedy / Producer in 1987. He was nominated again in 1988. He won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy Writing in 1987. He was nominated for another WGA Award in 1988. He is also a three time Golden Globe Winner For Best Comedy, The Golden Girls... 1986, 1987, 1988. In the 1990's Fanaro turned his attention to feature films. His screenplays include: Kingpin, The Crew, Men In Black II and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Selected production re-writes include, Analyze This, My Favorite Martian, Big Trouble and What's The Worst That Could Happen? From 2009 to the present he has had five original feature films optioned and in development.

Less

More

1 wins and 3 nominations

Filmography

Actor

3

Type

Year

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 Poster

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 TV Special2025Self

Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy Poster

Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy Documentary2002Self

The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards TV Special1986Self - Winner

Producer

8

Type

Year

The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer Poster

The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer TV Series1998

Platypus Man Poster

Platypus Man TV Series1995

Road Warriors TV Movie1995

Pacific Station Poster

Pacific Station TV Series1991

Anna TV Movie1990

The Fanelli Boys Poster

The Fanelli Boys TV Series1990

Comedy Factory Poster

Comedy Factory TV Series1985

The Golden Girls Poster

The Golden Girls TV Series1985

Writer

17

Type

Year

Hrysa koritsia Poster

Hrysa koritsia TV Series2008

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Poster

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Feature Film2007

Men in Black II Poster

Men in Black II Feature Film2002

The Crew Poster

The Crew Feature Film2000

The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer Poster

The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer TV Series1998

Kingpin Feature Film1996

Juntas pero no revueltas Poster

Juntas pero no revueltas TV Series1995

Platypus Man Poster

Platypus Man TV Series1995

Pacific Station Poster

Pacific Station TV Series1991

Anna TV Movie1990

The Fanelli Boys Poster

The Fanelli Boys TV Series1990

The Royal Variety Performance 1988 Poster

The Royal Variety Performance 1988 TV Special1988

Comedy Factory Poster

Comedy Factory TV Series1985

Hail to the Chief Poster

Hail to the Chief TV Series1985

The Golden Girls Poster

The Golden Girls TV Series1985

Archie Bunker's Place Poster

Archie Bunker's Place TV Series1979

Benson TV Series1979

Script and Continuity Department

5

Type

Year

Big Trouble Poster

Big Trouble Feature Film2002

What's the Worst That Could Happen? Poster

What's the Worst That Could Happen? Feature Film2001

Analyze This Poster

Analyze This Feature Film1999

My Favorite Martian Poster

My Favorite Martian Feature Film1999

The Golden Girls Poster

The Golden Girls TV Series1985

Other Crew

1

Benson TV Series1979

Featured Celebrity Photos

Samara Weaving at D23: Highlights from Disney's Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim, 2026

Hailee Steinfeld Shines at D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, August 2026

Anastasia Karanikolaou and Alix Earle Celebrate ST4RIN0 + RICH’s Birthday in Ibiza

Lizzy Greene Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Barbara Palvin Showcases NYD Jeans Collection August 2026

Kaia Gerber Enjoys Dinner Out in Los Angeles

Kara Del Toro Enjoys Night Out at Craig's in West Hollywood

Sadie Sink Shines at D23 Disney Fan Event in Anaheim

Kristen Bell Shines at D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, August 2026

Hayley Atwell at D23 Expo 2026 in Anaheim, CA

Auli'i Cravalho Shines at Disney Princess The Ultimate Concert Celebration in Anaheim

Miku Martineau Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Sofia Wylie Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Lauren Donzis Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant in Los Angeles

Charlotte Lawrence Shines at MAC Lustreglass Event in Los Angeles

Madelyn Cline Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant Los Angeles

Katheryn Winnick at the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles

Dua Lipa Spotted Departing JFK International Airport in New York

Taya Miller Shines at DC Studios' Lanterns Premiere at Paramount Theatre Los Angeles

Madison Bailey Shines at Netflix End of Summer Bash at LAYLA Restaurant Los Angeles

Livvy Dunne Enjoys a Beach Day at Key Biscayne, Florida

Isla Fisher Joins Suzanne Todd and Jane Buckingham for Game Night in Beverly Hills

Frankie Essex Performs Live on Stage at Cadogan Hall, London

Chiara Ferragni Enjoys a Beach Day in Ibiza

Stassie Karanikolaou Enjoys a Stylish Boat Day in Sardinia

Jessica Alba Enjoys Night Out at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles

Katseye Makes a Memorable Appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in NYC

Isla Fisher Attends SiriusXM's "Smith Sisters Live" Event in Los Angeles

Dakota Fanning Shines in Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Ora Duplass Shines at "Camp Rock 3" World Premiere in Burbank

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion