Barney Phillips

Barney graduated from college in 1935 and started acting shortly thereafter.

Barney enlisted in the army on 18 June, 1941 in Los Angeles under the name Bernard P. Ofner. According to the record he had 4 years of college and was unmarried at the time. His occupation was listed as: Actor (Motion picture actor) or Director, Motion Picture (Motion picture director) or Entertainer.

Portrayed Sergeant Ed Jacobs on NBC Radio's "Dragnet" (1951-1952). He replaced Barton Yarborough, who had died at the end of 1951. He appeared in 11 episodes (4-14) as Jacobs.

He was employed by Lloyd Chase Productions, 6513 Hollywood Blvd.