Barry Melton - Actor Profile

Barry Melton

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
7Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 14, 1947
Birth Place: New York City, New York

About Barry Melton

Barry "The Fish" Melton (born June 14, 1947) is the co-founder and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and the Fish and Dinosaurs. He appears on all the Country Joe and the Fish recordings and he also wrote some of the songs that the band recorded. He appeared in the films made at Monterey Pop and Woodstock, and also appeared as an outlaw in the neo-Western film Zachariah and other films in which Country Joe and the Fish appear. An attorney and member of the State Bar of California, Melton has maintained a criminal defense practice since 1982. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Melton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Barry Melton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Barry Melton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Barry Melton's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Barry Melton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Woodstock, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Barry Melton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barry Melton's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Barry Melton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 More American Graffiti Country Joe and the Fish Flop Similar →
1971 Zachariah Member of The Crackers Flop Similar →
1970 Woodstock Self - Country Joe and the Fish Super Hit Similar →
1969 How We Stopped the War Self Flop Similar →
1968 Monterey Pop Self - Country Joe and The Fish Hit Similar →
1968 Revolution Himself Flop Similar →
1967 A Day In The Life Of Country Joe And The Fish - Flop Similar →

Barry Melton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry Melton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Melton is "Woodstock" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Barry Melton acted in?

Barry Melton has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barry Melton?

Other notable films include "Monterey Pop", "More American Graffiti", and "Zachariah".

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