Rick Barry
Biography
Richard Francis Dennis Barry III (born March 28, 1944) is an American retired professional basketball player who starred at the NCAA, American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association levels. Barry ranks among the most prolific scorers and all-around players in basketball history. His 16 year professional career highlights include an ABA championship in 1969 with the Oakland Oaks, an NBA championship in 1975 with the Golden State Warriors, and twelve combined ABA and NBA All-Star selections. An excellent shooter, Barry was known for his unconventional underhanded free throw style. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Rick Barry
The Mike Douglas Show
Uncle Drew
Coach
A Different World
Fame
Basketball: A Love Story
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association
Goliath
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association
Curt Flood: The Athlete Who Made LeBron James Possible
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association | Self | TV Series | 2026 |
 | Goliath | Self | TV Series | 2023 |
 | Basketball: A Love Story | Self | TV Series | 2018 |
 | Uncle Drew | Rick Barry | Movie | 2018 |
 | Curt Flood: The Athlete Who Made LeBron James Possible | Self (Archive Footage) | Movie | 2014 |
 | Basketball Man | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | Coach | Rick Barry | TV Series | 1989 |
 | A Different World | Rick Barry | TV Series | 1987 |
 | Fame | Player #2 | TV Series | 1982 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | TV Series | 1961 |
 | Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association | Self | Movie | — |