Cary Guffey, 1972
Actors · May 10, 1972
Cary Guffey
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Cary Guffey is 54 years old, born May 10, 1972 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Cary Guffey played Barry Guiler in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the 1977 sci-fi film that defined his child-acting career. Born in the US in 1972, Guffey later transitioned to financial planning. A Taurus, he brought wide-eyed wonder to Spielberg's alien-contact narrative.
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Biography
Cary Guffey is best known for his debut role as Barry Guiler in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, released in 1977. The film became a landmark science-fiction classic, and Guffey's performance as the young boy who witnesses extraterrestrial contact became iconic. Born on May 10, 1972, in the US, Guffey worked as a child actor during the late 1970s before stepping away from Hollywood. He later pursued a career in financial planning, moving into a completely different professional field. As a Taurus, Guffey's grounded, practical nature eventually led him away from the spotlight and toward financial services. Actors typically balance performance with public visibility; Guffey chose instead to work behind the scenes. His brief but memorable film role remains a touchstone for audiences who grew up with Close Encounters.
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Trivia
- Guffey's only major film role was in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, directed by Steven Spielberg.
- He played Barry Guiler, a child character central to the film's narrative about first contact with aliens.
- After his brief acting career, Guffey became a financial planner, leaving Hollywood entirely.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Cary Guffey release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Cary Guffey?
- Cary Guffey is 54 years old (born May 10, 1972).
- When is Cary Guffey's birthday?
- Cary Guffey was born on May 10, 1972.
- What is Cary Guffey's zodiac sign?
- Cary Guffey is a Taurus, born May 10, 1972.
- What is Cary Guffey's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cary Guffey was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Cary Guffey from?
- Cary Guffey is from United States.
- What does Cary Guffey do?
- Cary Guffey is a actor.
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