Dancing Barry
Dancing Barry | |
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| Born | Barry Richards |
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| Alma mater | University of Houston |
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| Employer | Los Angeles Lakers |
Barry Richards (born c. 1950) is an entertainer who performed at National Basketball Association (NBA) games under the stage name Dancing Barry. He primarily performed with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a staple of their Showtime era.
Richards made his Dancing Barry debut for the Houston Rockets in 1975, and he performed in Houston for a few years. Starting in 1983, he was a paid performer for the Lakers for seven full seasons. He later performed for the Charlotte Hornets for five seasons as Magic Barry, a name he also uses for his entertainment company, corporate game shows and magic act.