David Joyner, 61, was the actor behind the iconic purple dinosaur Barney and spent over 10 years playing the character from ...

Everyone recognizes the large purple dinosaur, but not many people know the man inside the costume. David Joyner played Barney for 10 years on TV and in live performances, and dancing around in ...

The memorable series of course starred Barney, a purple dinosaur who taught children about feelings, sharing, and caring. Gen ...

"I call my fame Barney, the purple elephant, and that sometimes I don't want to go out because I have to take Barney with me, and it can be embarrassing for other people and uncomfortable for me ...

Purple dinosaur Barney soon appears to entertain kids, and when a large colorful egg deposited on a farm by a shooting star is accidentally carted off, Barney and kids start their chase for it.