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Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr. (May 8, 1919 – May 11, 1973), known as Lex Barker, was an American actor. He was known for playing Tarzan for RKO Pictures between 1949 and 1953, and portraying leading characters from Karl May's novels, notably as Old Shatterhand in a film series by the West German studio Constantin Film.
Lex Barker. Actor: Tarzan's Savage Fury. Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr. was a direct descendant of the founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams, and of Sir William Henry Crichlow, historical Governor-General of Barbados.
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- Rye, New York, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Lex Barker was an American actor who starred as Tarzan and in many European films. He was a descendant of Roger Williams and Sir Henry Crichlow, and married five times, including Lana Turner.
- May 8, 1919
- May 11, 1973
May 12, 1973 · Lex Barker, the 10th actor to play the role of Tarzan in Hollywood films, collapsed and died yesterday. Mr. Barker, who was 53 years old, was found unconscious on Lexington Avenue near 61st...
Learn about the life and career of Lex Barker, who played Tarzan, Old Shatterhand, and other roles in Hollywood and Europe. Discover his background, achievements, challenges, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Jan 24, 1988 · When her mother found out (through grandma, who heard from Cheryl), Lex Barker was sent packing. “It was a kind of a double whammy,” remembered Cheryl. “Mother finding her daughter abused ...
Jun 8, 2023 · But it was Tarzan star Lex Barker, Turner’s fourth husband, whose alleged abuse of Crane would almost lead to murder.
