1890-10-31 ( 134 years old ) in Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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 the book failed him, he shuffled into one or more of his eccentric dances." Additional theatre credits include Sweet and Low, Tobacco Road, The Iceman Cometh, and Paint Your Wagon.
Barton's film career began in the silent era. His screen credits include The Time of Your Life, Here Comes the Groom, and The Misfits. On television he appeared in The Ford Television Theatre, Lux Video Theatre, Studio One, The Kaiser Aluminum Hour, Playhouse 90, Kraft Television Theatre, The Rifleman, Adventures in Paradise, and Naked City.
Barton died of a heart attack in Mineola, New York.
Bing Crosby considered James Barton to be one his ten favorite performers of all time, alongside names such as Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland and Nat King Cole.
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Movies
The Misfits
1961-02-01
Quantez
1957-09-06
The Naked Hills
1956-06-17
The Foggy, Foggy Dew
1952-03-17
Golden Girl
1951-11-01
Here Comes the Groom
1951-09-20
The Scarf
1951-04-06
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
1950-04-29
Wabash Avenue
1950-03-31
Yellow Sky
1948-12-24
The Time of Your Life
1948-09-03
The Shepherd of the Hills
1941-07-18
Hideaway Girl
1936-11-20
Back to Nature
1936-08-14
His Family Tree
1935-09-29
Captain Hurricane
1935-03-01
Helldorado
1935-01-05
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