People
James Barton
Biography:
James Barton (November 1, 1890 - February 19, 1962) was an American vaudevillian and a character actor in films and television.
Born into a theatrical family in Gloucester City, New Jersey, Barton began performing in minstrel shows and burlesque houses throughout the country in 1898. His years of experience working with African American performers led to his becoming one of the first jazz dancers in America. After working with repertory companies in the South and Midwest, he made his Broadway debut in the musical revue The Passing Show of 1919 in a role originally intended for Ed Wynn. He frequently was the highlight in mediocre productions, and a critic for the Daily News noted, "Whenever... Read More
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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The Misfits as Fletcher's grandfather | 1961-02-01 |
Quantez as Minstrel | 1957-09-06 |
The Naked Hills as Jimmo McCann | 1956-06-17 |
Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland as The Mock Turtle | 1954-05-05 |
The Foggy, Foggy Dew as The Stranger | 1952-03-17 |
Golden Girl as John Crabtree | 1951-11-01 |
Here Comes the Groom as William 'Pa' Jones | 1951-09-20 |
The Scarf as Ezra Thompson | 1951-04-06 |
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady as Dennis O'Grady | 1950-04-29 |
Wabash Avenue as Harrigan | 1950-03-31 |
Yellow Sky as Grandpa | 1948-12-24 |
The Time of Your Life as Kit Carson | 1948-09-03 |
The Shepherd of the Hills as Old Matt Matthews | 1941-07-18 |
Hideaway Girl as Motorcycle Policeman | 1936-11-20 |
Back to Nature as Motorcycle Officer | 1936-08-14 |
His Family Tree as Patrick Murphy | 1935-09-29 |
Captain Hurricane as Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster | 1935-03-01 |
Helldorado as Motorcycle Cop | 1935-01-05 |