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…
20. 4. 2022Barry Dennen. Actor: Jesus Christ Superstar. Actor/singer/voice artist Barry Dennen possessed a sliver-eyed, sneering look and brittle, biting diction pattern that easily recalled the earlier flamboyant villainy of actor Jay Robinson.
But Dennen was the first West End Master of Ceremonies and was Pilate on the original Superstar concept album. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Fiddler on the Roof and I don’t remember if he really sings in that, but it’s clear that a…