Lex Barker

Lex Barker
Lex Barker (1951)
Born
Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr.

(1919-05-08)May 8, 1919
DiedMay 11, 1973(1973-05-11) (aged 54)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1945–1973
Spouses
Constance Rhodes Thurlow
(m. 1942; div. 1950)
(m. 1951; div. 1952)
(m. 1953; div. 1957)
Irene Labhart
(m. 1959; died 1962)
(m. 1965; div. 1972)
Partner(s)Karen Kondazian
(engaged 1972–his death 1973)
Children3

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,[1] notably as Old Shatterhand in a film series by the West German studio Rialto Film. 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.

  1. ^ Obituary Variety, May 16, 1973.

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