
The character has been succeeded by many other costume performers during Joyner's time and after his resignation. His place of residence would later be expanded in the video Come on Over to Barney's House (2000).Ĭreated by former teacher Sheryl Stamps Leach, Barney first appeared in the video titled The Backyard Show (1988), which was the first episode of the Barney & The Backyard Gang home video series.ĭavid Voss originally performed as the costume for Barney from 1988 to 1990, and was succeeded by David Joyner, who would later define the costume mannerisms of the character.

His birthplace is Dallas, Texas (as he was created there by the creators), however, he lives and resides in one's imagination.

Dubbed as the "Elvis for Toddlers" in the early days, he is best known for his silly and optimistic attitude. In turn, Barney opens children's eyes to the joys of learning and discovery, to the wonders of make-believe, and to the beauty of unconditional love.
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A two hundred million year (two dinosaur years) old, six-foot (sometimes seven-foot) tall purple tyrannosaurus-rex with a green tummy and green spots on his back and his tail and yellow toes, he comes to life through a child's imagination, springing up from a doll to full size. Remember, I love you! Barney is a purple dinosaur and the main protagonist of the television series Barney & Friends, and its home video predecessor Barney & The Backyard Gang.
