ROBERT SWEATMON attended North Texas State University before entering the United States Army. After being discharged, he taught history for almost three decades. In the 1990s he entered the entertainment industry, playing roles on television shows such as Walker, Texas Ranger and America's Most Wanted. He is best known for his recurring role on the internationally famous children's show Barney and Friends. He lives with his wife in rural Wise County, Texas, where he writes screenplays and directs independent films.