While producing in the music industry, he discovered David Bowie and helped launch Tom Jones' career, managing them both for a time. He also managed the American singer P.J. Proby. Barry Langford was involved in the discovery of the Who, featuring them on the Beat Room and other programs he produced or directed. Later in his career, he acted in or did screenwriting for various Israeli-made films. Langford was born 7 February 1926 in London, England. He is the older brother of Lawrence Langford, who created one of the world's largest collections of marine antiques and model ships. He was married to Shirley Irene Hale (born Hersheson) with whom he had two children, Jeremy and . He was a first-class bridge player, having played professional for Australian teams as well as becoming one of Israel's top players. He died on 25 July 2012 in Israel. Growing up in the UK, Langford lived a happy childhood with his younger brother Lawrence. Barry had shown an interest and knowledge of music even at an early age. His passion for music would one day guide him towards becoming involved in the music industry. The Langford family moved repeatedly during Barry's childhood, his father Louis moving the family as he traveled from business to business. Louis avoided telling other people the Langford family was Jewish, in light of antisemitic stereotypes of the time. Barry's education suffered as a result of switching school several times, his grades being poorly affected by this. This caused classmates to underestimate his keen intelligence, which manifested itself well in social situations. Largely self-educated, Barry adapted to the many changes in his early life quickly, a valuable skill that would service him well in later life. Before his directing and producing career began, while still working in the Langford family silver business, Langford met Shirley Hale, the daughter of another silver dealer. The two, having many similarities, soon married. After leaving the silver business, the family traveled together, moving back and forth twice between Australia and the United Kingdom in 1965, 1967, and 1969, before finally moving and settling in Israel in 1972. At the age of 45, Langford and his family settled in Israel. Becoming involved in the Israeli television and music industry, he lived and worked in Israel until retiring. Later in life, he and Shirley Hale divorced. After being released from military service after World War II, Barry Langford became one of the early members of the 43 group, along with Vidal Sassoon. The 43 Group was originally composed of 43 young British Jewish ex-servicemen who opposed the political organization and activities of Oswald Mosley & the Union Movement, Jeffrey Hamm's British League of Ex-Servicemen, and other British fascist organizations.