Barrett had a small role in the 1990 film '' Longtime Companion '' . In May of that same year he joined the original Broadway cast of '' Grand Hotel '' , replacing the ailing David Carroll as Baron Felix Von Gaigern . This replacement — only six months into the show 's run — resulted in Barrett playing the Baron during the 44th Tony Awards telecast , despite the fact that Carroll was nominated for the part . Delays in recording the '' Grand Hotel '' score led to Barrett also being featured on the show 's cast album . Barrett went on to reprise the Baron role for the original West End production of '' Grand Hotel '' in 1992 , as well as portray the Baron during the show 's international tour
44th Tony Awards
44th Tony Awards
Brent Barrett