← Back to people hub![Lex Barker]()
Lex Barker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 08, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Died | May 11, 1973 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | Rye, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Lex Barker's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Tarzan in five films (1949–1953), and starring in Karl May Westerns as Old Shatterhand. |
Intro
Lex Barker was an American actor best known for playing Tarzan in five films during the early 1950s and for his roles in European adventure movies, particularly the German adaptations of Karl May's novels in the 1960s.
Early Life & Background
Lex Barker was born to a prominent family in Rye, New York. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and later enrolled at Princeton University. He left school before graduating to join a theatrical stock company, and later served in the US Army during World War II, reaching the rank of major.
Career Highlights
- Played Tarzan in five feature films from 1949 to 1953.
- Gained major success in Europe, especially in Germany, starring as Old Shatterhand and Kara Ben Nemsi in film adaptations of Karl May novels.
- Appeared in numerous European films, leading to international fame, especially in Germany, Italy, and France.
Trivia
- Lex Barker was the tenth actor to play Tarzan.
- He was married five times, including to actress Lana Turner and actress Arlene Dahl.
- Barker was posthumously awarded the Bravo Otto Silver Medal as Best Actor in Germany.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Lex Barker born?
Lex Barker was born the 8 May 1919.
Where is Lex Barker from?
Rye, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 8th, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 8, 1919, Edward George Honey, an Australian journalist residing in London, proposed a five-minute moment of silence to commemorate the first anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I. His letter, published in the London Evening News, suggested this solemn observance as a more fitting tribute than the celebratory street dancing that had occurred on November 11, 1918.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1919 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Marche Francaise by Victor Military Band
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Check the link for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1919.