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- Chinese Name：莱克斯·巴克
- Gender：Male
- Height：6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Date of Birth：May 8, 1919
- Place of Birth：Rye, New York, USA
- Profession：Actor
- Introduce：Lex Barker was an American actor best remembered for succeeding Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan in the early 1950s, bringing a fresh, athletic presence to the iconic role across five films. Born Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr., he came from a socially prominent family and attended Princeton University before serving as an infantry officer in World War II. After the war, Barker pursued acting, quickly gaining Hollywood’s attention due to his tall, commanding stature and rugged looks. Beyond Tarzan, he appeared in adventure and western films, and in the 1960s achieved great popularity in Europe, particularly in Germany, starring in Karl May adaptations like Treasure of Silver Lake and playing Old Shatterhand in the Winnetou series. Barker’s career was marked by his ability to embody heroic archetypes, exuding both physical strength and gentlemanly charisma. Fluent in several languages, he worked internationally, bridging Hollywood productions and European cinema. Offscreen, Barker led a cosmopolitan life, with marriages including to actress Lana Turner. His unexpected death from a heart attack on May 11, 1973, at the age of 54, ended a career that had made him a cherished figure in both American serial adventures and European popular films.
