Barry Cahill obit

Barry Cahill Dead at 90; Y&R Actor, Husband of Rachel Ames

 

 He was not on the list.

Actor Barry Cahill died on April 9 at age 90, according to the Los Angeles Times. Aside from his long acting career, soap fans know Cahill as the 42 year husband of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Rachel Ames.

Cahill played Sam Powers during the early years of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. When Liz Foster fell in love with Sam, she finally was convinced to have her late husband, Bill Foster, finally declared dead. But it turned out out he was very much alive.

Cahill's other soap roles include appearances on SANTA BARBARA and DYNASTY. His film credits included Grand Theft Auto, and Sweet Bird of Youth. His television roles included The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, The Young and the Restless, Dynasty, and Santa Barbara.

Cahill is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rachel Ames, daughter Christine, step-daughter Susan, grandchildren, Jocelyn and Marc, and nieces Leslie, Theresa and Mary Ann.

Rachel had to take an extended leave from GENERAL HOSPITAL in 1971 when she was pregnant with Christine. Maura McGiveney temporarily played the role of Audrey.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice 1996 Eastman Avenue, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93003 Ph: (805) 642-0239 (800) 223-4862 www.livingstonvna.org.

Filmography

 

    Imitation General (1958) - Jeep Driver (uncredited)

    Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) - Bomber Pilot (uncredited)

    Then There Were Three (1961) - Sgt. Travers

    13 West Street (1962) - Policeman (uncredited)

    Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) - Bud

    Blindfold (1965) - CIA Agent on Phone (uncredited)

    Torn Curtain (1966) - American Correspondent (uncredited)

    Valley of the Dolls (1967) - Rough Character in San Francisco Bar (uncredited)

    Hang 'Em High (1968) - Search Party

    Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969) - FBI Agent Crosley

    The Happy Ending (1969) - Handsome Man

    ...tick...tick...tick... (1970) - Bob Braddock

    The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970) - Reporter

    Doctors' Wives (1971) - Attendant (uncredited)

    The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972) - Reporter

    Coffy (1973) - McHenry

    The Stone Killer (1973) - Steinholtz

    Westworld (1973) - 3rd Male Interviewee (uncredited)

    Teenager (1974)

    Half a House (1975) - Her husband

    Grand Theft Auto (1977) - Bigby Powers

    Straight Time (1978) - Salesman #2

    When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? (1979) - Customs Doctor

    Wrong Is Right (1982) - Husband

 

Selected Television

Year       Title       Role       Notes

1957      Have Gun - Will Travel    Abe Talltree        Episode "The Outlaw"

1957      Have Gun - Will Travel    Guard    Episode "The Bride"

1957      Have Gun - Will Travel    Sgt. Combs          Episode "The Yuma Treasure"

1958      Have Gun - Will Travel    Tom       Episode "A Sense of Justice"

1959      Wanted Dead or Alive    Deputy Episode "Twelve Hours to Crazy Horse"

1960      Have Gun - Will Travel    Aaron Bell           Season 3, Episode 21 "The Night the Town Died"

1961      Death Valley Days            Sergeant              Episode "The Red Petticoat"

1961      Have Gun - Will Travel    Deputy Ed Perrell             Episode"The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs"