Gene Barry was born Eugene Klass in New York City on June 14, 1919. Musical at an early age, he was considered a violin virtuoso during adolescence (a gift inherited from his father) and possessed a natural, attractive baritone voice.After breaking his arm playing football, he concentrated on singing, finding work in nightclubs, choirs, fairs, and even with dance bands while still in high school. Following graduation, he appeared on the vaudeville stage and on radio, eventually getting a bre ...[Read Story]