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Lex Barker

American actor (1919-1973) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 54

Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr. was an American film and television actor. He played Tarzan for RKO Pictures between 1949 and 1953 and portrayed leading characters from Karl May's novels, including Old Shatterhand in a film series by the West German studio Rialto Film.

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1973Died11 May 19731970Night GallerySeries1967The Torture Chamber of Dr. SadismFilm, Roger Mont Elise / Roger von Marienberg1966Who Killed Johnny R.?Film, Sam Dobie / Johnny Ringo1965Die Rudi Carrell ShowSeriesThe F.B.I.Series, 1965Owen Stuart1964Last of the RenegadesFilm, Old Shatterhand1963Apache GoldFilm, Old Shatterhand1961The Return of Dr. MabuseFilm, Joe Como1960La Dolce VitaFilm, Robert - Sylvia's husband1959Stars in der ManegeSeries1956Away All BoatsFilm, Commander Quigley1955Duel on the MississippiFilm, Andre Tulane1954Studio 57Series, Brad1953The OscarsSeriesTarzan and the She-DevilFilm, 1953Tarzan1952Tarzan's Savage FuryFilm, Tarzan1951Tales of TomorrowSeries1950Lux Video TheatreSeries, Stephen Dexter1948BambiSeriesMr. Blandings Builds His Dream HouseFilm, 1948Carpenter Foreman1947CrossfireFilm, Harry1945Doll FaceFilm, Jack, Coast Guardsman (uncredited)1919Born8 May 1919
  • La Dolce Vita 1960
  • Treasure of Silver Lake 1962
  • Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House 1948
  • The Desperado Trail 1965
  • Apache Gold 1963

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At the height of his fame, he was one of the most popular actors in German-speaking cinema and received Bambi Award and Bravo Otto nominations for the honor.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1973 · aged 54