December 9 - Gene Barry, 90, American actor, heart failure.

His most notable credits include a co-starring role with Gene Barry in the detective series Burke's Law from 1963-1965.

Gene Barry and Mickey Rooney appeared in separate episodes as themselves.

Gene Barry as Grandfather, played a lead role in the 1953 film.

He is told to 'get back on the case', by his boss, Gene Barry (the "Burke" of the title).

Gene Barry (June 14, 1919 - December 9, 2009) was an American stage, screen, and television actor.

Istanbul Express (1968): thriller, made for television, starring Gene Barry.

"In the movie," he said, "both Gene Barry and Ann Robinson survived."

He starred three times in Burke's Law (1963-1964), starring Gene Barry.

Gene Barry photos from the film http://www.xmission.com/ emailbox/gb-girlsofpleasureisland.