Portrait of James Barton

James Barton

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Oct 31 1890
Birthplace: Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA

Death: Mon, Feb 19 1962
James Barton is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Misfits
The Misfits
James Barton was 70 in The Misfits as 'Fletcher's grandfather'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1961
Poster of Quantez
Quantez
James Barton was 66 in Quantez as 'Minstrel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1957
Poster of The Naked Hills
The Naked Hills
James Barton was 65 in The Naked Hills as 'Jimmo McCann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1956
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
James Barton was 63 in Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland as 'The Mock Turtle'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1954
Poster of The Foggy, Foggy Dew
The Foggy, Foggy Dew
James Barton was 61 in The Foggy, Foggy Dew as 'The Stranger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1952
Poster of Golden Girl
Golden Girl
James Barton was 61 in Golden Girl as 'John Crabtree'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Here Comes the Groom
Here Comes the Groom
James Barton was 60 in Here Comes the Groom as 'William 'Pa' Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of The Scarf
The Scarf
James Barton was 60 in The Scarf as 'Ezra Thompson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1951
Poster of The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
James Barton was 59 in The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady as 'Dennis O'Grady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1950
Poster of Wabash Avenue
Wabash Avenue
James Barton was 59 in Wabash Avenue as 'Harrigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1950
Poster of Yellow Sky
Yellow Sky
James Barton was 58 in Yellow Sky as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1948
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
James Barton was 57 in The Time of Your Life as 'Kit Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of The Shepherd of the Hills
The Shepherd of the Hills
James Barton was 50 in The Shepherd of the Hills as 'Old Matt Matthews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1941
Poster of Hideaway Girl
Hideaway Girl
James Barton was 46 in Hideaway Girl as 'Motorcycle Policeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1936
Poster of Back to Nature
Back to Nature
James Barton was 45 in Back to Nature as 'Motorcycle Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1936
Poster of His Family Tree
His Family Tree
James Barton was 44 in His Family Tree as 'Patrick Murphy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1935
Poster of Captain Hurricane
Captain Hurricane
James Barton was 44 in Captain Hurricane as 'Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1935
Poster of Helldorado
Helldorado
James Barton was 44 in Helldorado as 'Motorcycle Cop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
James Barton was 70+ in The Americans
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1961
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
James Barton was 68+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Rocky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of New York Confidential
New York Confidential
James Barton was 68+ in New York Confidential
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
James Barton was 67+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
James Barton was 67+ in Naked City as 'Bo Giles, Matty, Tom Dobbins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
James Barton was 62+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Ernie Clevenger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
James Barton was 59+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'The Stranger, Waters, Uncle Ed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
James Barton was 58+ in Studio One as 'Joe Tinker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
James Barton was 57+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948