Barry Dennen

Barry Dennen
Dennen at a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar of May 6, 2017
Born(1938-02-22)February 22, 1938
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 2017(2017-09-26) (aged 79)
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active1966–2017

Barry Dennen (February 22, 1938 – September 26, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He is best known for playing Pontius Pilate on the original 1970 recording of Jesus Christ Superstar as well as the subsequent 1971 stage musical and 1973 film adaptation.