or redistributed. And on the day of the audition, Joyner stopped at a red light and noticed a billboard above him for Southwest Airlines. BARNEY THE DINOSAUR ACTOR IS NOW A TANTRIC SEX THERAPIST, David Joyner, the actor in the Barney suit, began studying tantra at age 20. No doubt about it, "I was Barney" qualifies as the best party story of all time. He was inescapable. "I mean, Im not shocked, but I always find it interesting when someone talks about how a song being played backward is satanic," Avallone explained about the conspiracy theory that Barneys "I Love You" song contained a horrifying subliminal message. TMZ reports the "NYPD Blue" actor died Saturday while staying at a homeless housing facility in Los Angeles; a source said he may have ingested a. Anyway, no dice. Barney arrives at the 55th Annual Golden Globes Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 18, 1998. And while he is all for bringing Barney back in animated form, he isn't sold on the new look the character has been given - and has his own theory on why he is being portrayed that way. But not all the rumors were false. [1][3][4], West became the voice of Barney in 1988, his first voice work as Barney was for the direct-to-video pilot series Barney and the Backyard Gang. The original concept was pretty different, but changed, as Leach detailed to the Austin American-Statesman in 1992: Originally Barney was a snuggly teddy bear, but my son, Patrick, was fascinated with dinosaurs, so Barney became a dinosaur. It just kind of felt right. She was 73. We all remember the theme song. Buzz is a daily roundup of entertainment news about movies, TV, music and celebrities. I think thats very possible. All rights reserved. Joyner then proceeded to blow the cashier's mind, and almost certainly made the guy's day. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Zeya Tun/ReutersOne of the 12 miracle boys who survived nearly three weeks trapped in a cave in Thailand in 2018 has died at a soccer academy in the United Kingdom. "It's weird in the same sentence, you know? There will also be apparel and accessories for adult fans featuring classic Barney, but the reboot will feature an animated version of the character that debuted on PBS as the star of Barney & Friends, along with Baby Bop, BJ and Riff. Furthermore, since Barney was actually voiced by Bob West, not the guy in the suit, being Barney might seem like a rather thankless job. Barney & Friends (1992 TV Show) Barney. But then we would go out and do personal appearances, and wed have meet-and-greets with kids and parents. Joyner was so passionate about the role that he played Barney for over a decade, securing his place in history as the one true happy, singing dinosaur. "This man played Barney the dinosaur for 10 years here's what it was like." When you go down on a woman (orally), it should be just like youre saying grace, like blessing the food youre about to receive. Instead, he relied on the "energy work and meditation" from his practice to "heighten Barney's performance" and deliver joy. I dont recall that kind of backlash happening in other countries. But then I had a child, and now I get it and I love the show because my child loves the show.. I think that innocence is valued in different ways by different people. But theres a kind of machismo that kids are encouraged to adopt when theyre growing up, and I think that is a big contributor. They love him, and they were very sad to hear what happened. In his interview withTrainwreck'd Society, Joyner described himself as being a student of White Lotus Tantra since he was 19. The title was The actor who played Barney is now a tantric sex specialist who charges $350 a session and advises against condoms and he only accepts female clients.. So yeah, the real guy who played Barney could simultaneously massage you, be your spiritual counselor, and fix your computer all at the same time. When the Twin Towers came down on September 11, 2001, everything just stopped. But the most important thing We would not be able to celebrate this monumental occasion if it were not for you, the fans. I had heard about some internet groups that were out there doing this role-play thing where they were fighting Barney because he was evil and such. Apart from Barney and Friends, Wendt's has also been featured in other Barney media including tours like Barney's Colorful World and Barney Live Around the World. ", "You know, I think a lot of people don't know, and I didn't know at the time, the truth behind what tantra is," Avallone continued. [Laughs.] When social media started taking off, especially when Facebook got rolling, I started to reconnect with old friends from college. Outside of the Barney franchise, he is known for his work in the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball where he voiced Majin Buu and Kid Buu. He was the primary character actor for the family favorite dinosaur in Barney And Friends from 1992 until 2000. You want a conspiracy theory that's halfway believable? I actually responded to a lot of them when I was still on AOL and it was cool to be on AOL and most of them would write back and say, Oh, Im so sorry, I didnt realize there was a real person that was going to answer. I never heard back from some. [2] Later on, he played the title character of Hip Hop Harry. David Eugene Joyner (born July 4, 1963) is an American actor. We have a big whiteboard in our office that just had all these different [reasons] of why someone could possibly hate Barney. Theres more though. I put together the worlds looniest demo tape. Theyre hurting, and thats the only way to know how to cope. Take heed, aspiring actors. We were in the studio so often, and we really didnt see a lot of the reaction to the show. According to Joyner, he comes from a family filled with psychic energy, and a lot of clairvoyance, so when it's time to make big life decisions, he has always trusted his dreams to guide the way. Plush toys were decapitated with scissors while others were set on fire. Everyone has their own tale of who they were with, where they were, and how they first saw the tragic catastrophe that defined an era. How exactly did you wind up voicing Barney? Has anyone involved in that project reached out to you? But as its popularity grew, so did the rise of public disdain. Its not a black-and-white issue. Who knows how long this current wave of social and political clashing will continue? Avallone stressed that while many people associate Joyners tantra principles with sex, "that was never happening with Barney." The idea of a spiritual purple dinosaur is already amazing enough, but it gets better, because Joyner is also smart as a whip. You are the heart and soul that beats in Barney's world." They bonded immediately and stayed friends for many years after. ", (Clint Spaulding/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images). The Associated Press contributed to this report. "[This was] very early internet," Avallone explained. and Barney: Let's Go to the Zoo. [1], West now works as a graphic designer for film and television. As a result, after Rifkin spent some time pushing it, the retitled Barney & Friendspremiered in April 1992. In 2015, creator Sheryl Leachs son, Patrick Leach, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for shooting his neighbor in Malibu, California. While no new episodes of the series were produced, the viewers never forgot about the impact that Barney the Dinosaur had on their childhood. I make the joke, You know who I am.. As the videos grow and sell, we hope each member of the Backyard Gang will become a nationally known face., That was certainly the case when it came to the previously mentioned Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, who appeared on the show between 2002 and 2004. Barney was loved by far more people than he was ever hated. In the docuseries you say you received death threats around this time, which is horrible. Barney and Friends premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992, and came to an end on November 2, 2010, although new videos were still released on various dates after the last episode aired. In 2018, Joyner told Vice that he began working as a tantra massage specialist and spiritual healer. He was also the Blue-Jay puppeteer in Come on Over to Barney's House and the polar bear in Riff's Musical Zoo. I worked as a robot character called The Blaster for a hospital in the Dallas area. There, he worked as a live mannequin, standing in store windows and moving like a mechanical robot. That's not just surprising, but actually rather inspiring. According to People magazine, the 70-pound purple costume sometimes got up to 120 degrees on the inside, and the actor could only look out through Barney's mouth. Joyner returned to perform Barney in Barney in Outer Space in 1997. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. I would love to take a meeting with Daniel, and I would love to talk to him about doing the voice. Seriously, it seems like this guy can do everything. Actor David Joyner, 59, was the man underneath the costume when Barney & Friends first hit TV screens back in 1992. 'NYPD Blue' child star dies at 27 Former child star Austin Majors is dead at 27. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Not surprisingly, Joyner loves revealing his secret to unsuspecting bystanders, if only to see the surprised looks on their faces. After experiencing delays on his flight into Logan Airport, the airline offered him vouchers on his return trip, which gave him some freedom to decide which flight he could take back to Los Angeles. BARNEY THE DINOSAUR ACTOR IS NOW A TANTRIC SEX THERAPIST. He has also featured in other Hollywood films like Batman, the 2002 film adaption of Scooby-Doo, and Doc Hollywood. There are rumored to be two new characters. He credited the practice for helping him maintain "an abundance of joy" while wearing the costume in hot conditions. That's my philosophy." He also voiced interviews on The Today Show, LIVE! Considering all of these medical show cameos, we wouldn't be surprised to find out that Joyner was hiding a couple medical degrees and licenses to go along with his engineering, massage therapy, musical, and reiki skills. If the show premiered today, do you think there would be a comparable backlash? Duncan who is also a writer, teacher and minister is worth between $1 million and $5 million, most of which he garnered from his successful voice acting career. Thirty years after Barney first showed up on TV, however, West still believes that Barney's friends outnumber his haters. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Bob West, the voice of Barney, said he received numerous death threats via email. In addition to being Barney's French voice, Lesourd is also the French voice talent for Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?". Barney opened children's eyes to the joys of learning and discovery, the wonders of make-believe, and the beauty of unconditional love. Some fans criticized the reimagined Barney on social media, but Mattel insisted that it will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, and experiences., Mattel will relaunch the Barney franchise in 2024 with TV, film and YouTube content as well as toys, books and clothing. Its different for each person. The docuseries explores how, throughout the 90s and early 2000s, Barney turned into a cultural punching bag, the subject of disdain from adults and derision from kids desperate to disavow their childish pastimes. A reboot of Barney & Friends is coming in 2022 on Disney Junior and Disney Plus. . The Barney franchise was hugely successful and it went through a number of different series and forms such as Barney and the Backyard Gang, Barney in Concert and Barneys Great Adventure. He claimed the ancient teachings helped him "maintain an abundance of joy during the process". Its sort of like the Mousketeers in the heyday of The Mickey Mouse Club. Never forget how much Barney loved you, especially if you loved Barney. The show ended in 2010. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. If we dont, that kind of thing can snowball on you. Barney & Friends had first begun airing on television in the early 90s. Just like Stan Lee manages to pop up in every Marvel Comics movie, David Joyner possesses the mesmerizing superpower of appearing in seemingly every major TV show of the last few decades in various cameo roles. He specializes in popular culture and the entertainment industry, particularly film and television. Legal Statement. (Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images), "We made sure we tried to do it in the most respectful way possible," he explained. So the next time you get grumpy about working in food service or sitting at a desk all day punching numbers, just remember that this cheerful dude managed to turn what could have been a tough, thankless job into the time of his life. Gray of Oxford Research Encyclopedias, tantra is widely misrepresented in the West. In this vision, Barney was passed out on the ground, and Joyner had to rush to the dinosaur's rescue, saving him through mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. According to Joyner, he was attending an event in Boston in the days before 9/11. David Joyner, the actor in the Barney suit, began studying tantra at age 20. For 10 years, David Joyner was the actor inside the Tyrannosaurus Rex suit that helped kids of a certain generation to learn about new situations in a fun and informative way. Currently, Lesourd has a network estimated at $700,000, which he is believed to have amassed during the course of his career. Yeah, you heard that right. He's a pop culture icon. Joyner decided to think about it. It helps that Harry's costume allows much fuller, more expressive, more mobile body language than the stiff old Barney costume did, which must be a relief. "[7], Joyner originally auditioned for the role in 1991, replacing Barney's original costume actor, David Voss. Kids that age could not speak up. Some also suspected that David Joyner, who played Barney, struggled with substance abuse on set. Joyner responded that "Yes, sir, I am. Someday soon, he'd like to get his face in front of the camera more, telling Grunge, "I'm still pushing for that next series regular role, where I can be out of costume, as myself." As it turns out, playing Barney was actually a really smart financial decision on Joyner's part. TMZ reports the "NYPD Blue" actor died Saturday while staying at a homeless housing facility in Los Angeles; a. (Mark Perlstein/Getty Images), "My favorite [was] asking Theres an urban legend that you hid so much cocaine in your tail," said Avallone. The American voice actor, host, and DJ has a net worth of about $1.5million. The victim, who wasnt identified, survived. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Actor David Joyner played Barney the Dinosaur from the show's inception until 2001. In 2000, West retired from voicing Barney and was replaced by voice actor Duncan Brannan. At that time, he was replaced with Carey Stinson who also performed the character during birthday parties in 1991 and then for public appearances starting in 1992. While the dinosaurs in "Jurassic Park" just wanted to eat people, Barney wanted to reach out through every TV screen across the world, and give all those '90s kids a great big hug. In the 21st century, he has swapped out those antiquated purple scales for yellow fur, a sideways cap, and gold bling thus becoming Hip Hop Harry, an anthropomorphic bear who does educational rap videos. Dean Wendt. But even more interesting about the show is the long list of actors who got to play Barney. Actor Who Played Barney the Dinosaur Now Works as a Tantric Sex Therapist Everett Gomez also opened up about how there was a lot to look back fondly on about that time in her life. It quickly became a hit on public television. IE 11 is not supported. ", LOONEY TUNES STAR BOB BERGEN REVEALS HOW HE BECAME THE VOICE OF PORKY PIG, TWEETY BIRD. Though a lesser human might have been embarrassed about spending more than a decade of their life as a big purple dinosaur, David Joyner is still quite enthusiastic about the role he defined for an entire generation. Meet the Man Who 'Loved' Playing the Iconic Purple Dinosaur for a Decade", "C h a r a c t e r c h a m e l e o n: 20 years of voice over by Bob West: Resum", "CelebWorx Live Episode #12 With Bob West (The Original Voice of Barney the Dinosaur)", "Barney The Dinosaur Documentary From 'Queer Eye' Producers Greenlighted At Peacock", "Peacock Launches First-Ever Virtual "DocFest" with Original Documentaries to Premiere Weekly", "Barney Under the Sea (1998) Windows credits", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_West&oldid=1139454024, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 06:21. The show featured several people who worked on Barney and saw many behind-the-scenes stories being shared. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The show was ubiquitous when I was growing up in the 90s. Movies. He dressed up in a purple dinosaur costume everyday and went to the park. 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He now boasts to having multiple clients, which are called "goddesses" by David, who enjoy his tantric massages. Most importantly, he plays a seriously awesome "Rock Conga Drums" on the boulders of Joshua Tree, California. He worked alongside Duncan Brannan providing the voice role of Barney while Duncan provided the singing voice. But usually when people lash out like that, theres something theyre dealing with. Joyner himself has collected the cameo evidence on his YouTube channel. Several guys said, I used to absolutely hate that show. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. David continued: Before I got into the [Barney] costume, I would pray and ask God to allow his loving divine spirit to flow through me through the costume and let that draw the kids. In his October 2017 interview with Grunge, Joyner said, "A couple of days ago I was at Bed, Bath & Beyond, buying some things for the office. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. David B. (Mark Perlstein/Getty Images). But hes not ferocious. David Joyner told Grunge his beliefs about life can best be summed up as: "One love. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. "Barney & Friends" wasnt always "one big happy family.". As of today, the actor has a reported net worth ranging betwee $1 million to $2 million. But on the other hand, I totally understand the impulse to expand the character and bring in new subject matter. [3], West has also worked as a creative director, writer, producer and director in various radio and television commercials. Bob West was the original voice of Barney from 1988-2000 and can be said to have set the precedent for those who came after him. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. In 2019, it was announced that the big, purple dinosaur will get his own live-action remake with "Get Out" star Daniel Kaluuya. He is best known for physically portraying Barney (with Bob West and then Duncan Brannan and Tim Dever voicing the character)[1] from 1991 to 2001, and 2022 to present on the 2-part adult docuseries I Love You, You Hate Me, the successor children's television series Barney & Friends and its predecessor Barney and the Backyard Gang (in the last two videos). He's looking forward to new achievements in the future. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This prompted legal action from the shows producers as well. Some initially believed that Joyner took his life while in his costume. Its been 35 years since we first met him, during which there has been a lot of joy, some tragedy and the launch of a couple of phenomenally successful careers in the form of series stars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. There was a sense, beforeBarney, that there was no marketability in pre-school programming. In David Joyner's interview with Grunge, the actor shared that one of the coolest things about having been Barney is that he gets to have a secret identity. [6], Joyner once stated that he had a dream the night before he auditioned to play the role of Barney. There's a generation that was raised by the purple dinosaur and his friends such as Baby Bop and BJ. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. And theres a strong interactive element. Wait, so how does this relate to Barney? Much like other children's programming that spanned across many years and reached a global audience, "Barney & Friends" faced a litany of critics who weren't too fond of the show's jubilant and happy-go-lucky approach to edutainment. His cause of death has been deemed an "accident" tied to a head injury . "I Love You, You Hate Me" director Tommy Avallone describes how "Barney & Friends" became a target of conspiracy theories and shocking rumors over the years. The now 59 years old actor has also had roles in Animal Kingdom (TV series) (2018), Scooby-Doo . Sheryl Leach, the co-creator of "Barney and Friends," declined to participate in "I Love You, You Hate Me. When we talked to the creator of the I Hate Barney Secret Society he [spoke] about his daughter loving Barney so much. To kids watching the show, Barney was Barney, a real dinosaur. Characters. After the premonition, he was already pretty sure he had it locked in. He performed Barney in most of the last episodes of Season 4 and It's Time For Counting when David Joyner and Bob West both left to film Barney's Great Adventure. Joyner's obviously alive, obviously didn't go to prison, and both dumb rumors were thoroughly debunked by Snopes. That's not a footnote on his wicked-crazy-cool resume, either: His spirituality is a key aspect of his motivation, drive, and purpose. We can't wait to see it. At his practice in Los Angeles, California, David offers sessions that last between three and four hours, in which the "goddesses" would pay 250 for the privilege of the orgasmic massage. David Joyner who spent 10-years inside the lovable Tyrannosaurus rex has now become a spiritual healer after hanging up the dino suit in 2001. As well as Barney, David has featured in House, That 70s Show, Hip Hop . In 2018, Business Insider would publish an interview with the actor to play Barney, David Joyner. I have been online since way before most people accessed the internet. Beyond live comedy sketches and books, there are also YouTube videos and other websites. At the time, the 59-year-old revealed he started his practice in 2004. And as a matter of fact, I was probably your childhood hero." (Photo of the updated Barney courtesy of Mattel), Former child star Austin Majors is dead at 27. But not everyone considered Barney a friend, a phenomenon at the heart of a new Peacock documentary series called I Love You, You Hate Me. (NBC News and Peacock are both owned and operated by NBCUniversal.). You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! You can count Bob West, the original voice of Barney, among the minority who are feeling the reimagined purple dinosaur, and he tells us the new -- let's say more energized -- look is . February 15, 2023 at 9:17 a.m. EST. The show which targeted children aged 2-7 years conveyed important values through songs and dance routines with a friendly approach. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Her favorite thing to do on the internet is stalk celebrities. Barney the Purple Dinosaur attends the NBC Universal VIP party during the Cable Show 2011 at Privet Nightclub and Lounge on June 15, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. SANTA MONICA, CA - OCTOBER 27: Barney The Dinosaur entertains children at the 2007 Dream Halloween 'Under The Big Top' hosted by Jaime Lee Curtis to benefit the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation October 27, 2007 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Then, in 2001, a comedy website would post a guide to killing Barney by the name of 150 Ways to Kill the Dinosaur. And it gets questionable. 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Sure enough, on the night before his big audition to play Barney, he had an intriguing dream about the now-popular character. Menu. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Duncan Brannan provided voices for numerous mainstream children's entertainment characters, English-language dubs of Japanese animes, and other commercial properties. And ruthless rumors spread quicker than the dinosaurs cheer. I actually logged in and said hello. Children who were like 9 years old sent threats like, Im gonna find you, Im gonna kill you. Its definitely alarming, and I think Bob was like, Oh my God, whats going on here? Joyner admitted to being a bit hesitant about taking on another costumed role but couldn't resist when producers called him "the Michael Jordan of costumed characters." Gomez portrayed a character named Gianna while Lovato was Angela. David Joyner. Urban legends about the character's dark secrets sprung up. He toldBusiness Insiderhe knew beforehand that he was going to get the Barney role, stating "I was supposed to do this character.". Damilola is a passionate writer from Lagos, Nigeria. And as the interviews go on, youre like, Oh, I actually see where the hate comes from. [9] After the fourth season episode "Let's Eat", he left to film Barney's Great Adventure and was replaced with Josh Martin and Maurice Scott for the rest of the season. But Hip Hop Harry is no Barney Lite because Joyner's approach to playing the character is completely different. Anyone who follows Joyner's Twitter feed or YouTube videos will quickly find themselves with a new favorite celebrity. 10-Years inside the lovable Tyrannosaurus rex has now become a spiritual healer after hanging up dino. Evidence on his YouTube channel spiritual healer after hanging up the dino suit in 2001 from voicing Barney Friends... 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