Charles D. Barnet Jr was a musician, actor, and businessman who passed away in 2013. He was the father of Darren Barnet, a rising star who plays Paxton Hall-Yoshida in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. In this article, we will explore the life and legacy of Charles D. Barnet Jr, and how he influenced his son’s career.

Early Life and Career

Charles D. Barnet Jr was born in 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He was the son of Charles Barnet, a famous jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who led one of the most popular swing bands in the 1930s and 1940s. According to Wikipedia¹, his grandfather was Charles Frederick Daly, a vice-president for the New York Central Railroad, banker, and businessman.

Charles D. Barnet Jr inherited his father’s musical talent and passion. He learned to play piano and saxophone as a child, and later joined several bands as a teenager. He also developed an interest in acting, and appeared as a film extra in Hollywood movies. He attended boarding schools in New York and Chicago, where he met his future wife, Deborah.

Family and Business

Charles D. Barnet Jr married Deborah in 1978, and they had three children: Jen, Audrey, and Darren. According to Doveclove, he ran a small business that provided sound equipment and services for events and concerts. He was also involved in real estate and other ventures.

Charles D. Barnet Jr was a supportive and loving father who encouraged his children to pursue their dreams. He especially inspired his youngest son, Darren, to follow his footsteps in music and acting. Darren Barnet told People that his father was his “biggest fan” and “best friend”, and that he always gave him constructive feedback and advice.

Death and Legacy

Charles D. Barnet Jr died in 2013 at the age of 61, after a long battle with cancer. His death was a devastating loss for his family and friends, who remembered him as a kind, generous, and fun-loving person. His son Darren Barnet dedicated his role in Never Have I Ever to his father’s memory, saying that he would be “so proud” of him.

Charles D. Barnet Jr left behind a legacy of music, art, and entrepreneurship that lives on through his son Darren Barnet and his other children. He also left behind a message of hope and resilience for anyone who faces challenges in life. As he wrote in his last Facebook post, “Life is good…no matter what.”