The kids television show "Barney and friends" was created by Sheryl Leach of Dalles, Texas, in 1987.
Barney probaly has purple so he can be a fun looking dino
Carey Stinson has: Played Barney in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played Barney in "Barney Songs from the Park" in 2003. Played Barney in "Barney: Read with Me, Dance with Me" in 2004. Played Barney in "Barney: The Land of Make Believe" in 2005. Played Barney in "Barney: Dino-mite Birthday" in 2007. Played Barney in "Barney: The Best of Barney" in 2008. Played Barney in "Barney: Once Upon a Dino-Tale" in 2009. Played Barney in "Barney: Jungle Friends" in 2009. Played Barney in "Barney: A-Counting We Will Go" in 2010. Played Barney in "Barney: Furry Friends" in 2010. Played Barney in "Barney: A Very Merry Christmas: The movie" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: I Can Do It" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: 123 Learn" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: Big World Adventure: The Movie" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: I Love My Friends" in 2012. Played Barney in "Barney: All About Opposites" in 2012. Played Barney in "Dance With Barney" in 2013.
The character Barney is not dead. As for the person who plays Barney, who knows? Barney was actually played by two people. Carey Stinson was in the suit but the voice was by Dean Wendt. Both of them are still alive.
Dean Wendt has: Played Barney in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played Barney in "Barney Songs from the Park" in 2003. Played Barney in "Barney: Read with Me, Dance with Me" in 2004. Played Barney in "Barney: Ready, Set, Play" in 2004. Played Barney in "Barney: The Land of Make Believe" in 2005. Played Barney in "Barney: Dino-mite Birthday" in 2007. Played Barney in "Barney: Celebrating Around the World" in 2008. Played Barney in "Barney: The Best of Barney" in 2008. Played Barney in "Barney: Once Upon a Dino-Tale" in 2009. Played Barney in "Barney: Jungle Friends" in 2009. Played Barney in "Barney: A-Counting We Will Go" in 2010. Played Barney in "Barney: Furry Friends" in 2010. Played Barney in "Barney: A Very Merry Christmas: The movie" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: 123 Learn" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: I Can Do It" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: Big World Adventure: The Movie" in 2011. Played Barney in "Barney: I Love My Friends" in 2012. Played Barney in "Barney: All About Opposites" in 2012. Played Barney in "Dance With Barney" in 2013.
Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, Barney, Betty, Bam-Bam, Dino, and Mr. Rubble
Yes , Mel Blanc voiced Barney Rubble from 1960 to 1989 .
Barney is an educational program in the US for children. He teaches manners and morals without reference to religion. There are people who intensly dislike the program and it's inane host. But it does reach children who would otherwise lack social skills.
Kyle Nelson has: Played Neighborhood Kid in "Eight Days a Week" in 1997. Played BJ in "Barney Songs from the Park" in 2003. Played BJ in "Barney: Read with Me, Dance with Me" in 2004. Played BJ in "Barney: The Land of Make Believe" in 2005. Played BJ in "Barney: Dino-mite Birthday" in 2007. Played Boater in "The Wild Man of the Navidad" in 2008. Played B.J. in "Barney: Jungle Friends" in 2009. Played BJ in "Barney: Once Upon a Dino-Tale" in 2009. Played B.J. in "Barney: A-Counting We Will Go" in 2010. Played BJ in "Barney: Furry Friends" in 2010. Played B.J. in "Barney: A Very Merry Christmas: The movie" in 2011. Played B.J. in "Barney: I Can Do It" in 2011. Played BJ in "Barney: Big World Adventure: The Movie" in 2011. Played BJ in "Barney: 123 Learn" in 2011. Played BJ in "Barney: All About Opposites" in 2012. Played B.J. in "Barney: I Love My Friends" in 2012. Played BJ in "Dance With Barney" in 2013.
Wanted Dead or Alive - 1958 Barney's Bounty 3-26 was released on: USA: 29 March 1961
Michaela Dietz has: Played Riff in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played Ellie in "Discover Me" in 2005. Played Riff in "Barney: Dino-mite Birthday" in 2007. Played Riff in "Barney: The Best of Barney" in 2008. Played Riff in "Barney: Once Upon a Dino-Tale" in 2009. Played Riff in "Barney: Jungle Friends" in 2009. Played Female Detective in "Workshop" in 2009. Played Riff in "Barney: A-Counting We Will Go" in 2010. Played Riff in "Barney: A Very Merry Christmas: The movie" in 2011. Played Riff in "Barney: I Can Do It" in 2011. Played Riff in "Barney: 123 Learn" in 2011. Played Riff in "Barney: Big World Adventure: The Movie" in 2011. Played Fo Fo in "The Fo-Fo Figgily Show" in 2011. Played Sherry in "Totally Smooth" in 2012. Played Riff in "Barney: I Love My Friends" in 2012. Played Local Population in "Grand Theft Auto V" in 2013. Played Amethyst in "Steven Universe" in 2013.
No, he is still alive as of Jun 2013.