Lex Barker
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lex Barker (May 8, 1919 – May 11, 1973) was an American actor best known for playing Tarzan of the Apes and leading characters from Karl May's novels Description above from the Wikipedia article Lex Barker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lex Barker Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lex Barker reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lex Barker's work falls within the Adventure genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Lex Barker's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Secret of the Blue Men, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lex Barker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lex Barker's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lex Barker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lex Barker - Westernheld und Playboy | Self - Portrait Subject (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti | Dragon Drakut (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Aoom | Ristol | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Valley of Death | Old Shatterhand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism | Roger Mont Elise / Roger von Marienberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Woman Times Seven | Rik | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Spy Today, Die Tomorrow | Bob Urban / Mr. Dynamit | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Winnetou and the Crossbreed | Old Shatterhand | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Where Are You Taking That Woman | Glenn Cassidy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Who Killed Johnny R.? | Sam Dobie / Johnny Ringo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Desperado Trail | Old Shatterhand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wild Men of Kurdistan | Kara Ben Nemsi | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Place Called Glory | Clint Brenner | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Twenty-Four Hours to Kill | Jamie Faulkner | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Mercenaries of the Rio Grande | Dr. Karl Sternau | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Last of the Renegades | Old Shatterhand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Yellow Devil | Kara Ben Nemsi | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Old Shatterhand | Old Shatterhand | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Apache Gold | Old Shatterhand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Scarlet Eye | Larry Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Breakfast in Bed | Victor H. Armstrong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Treasure of Silver Lake | Old Shatterhand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Dr. Sibelius | Dr. Georg Sibelius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Invisible Dr. Mabuse | FBI Agent Joe Como | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Return of Dr. Mabuse | Joe Como | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Secret of the Blue Men | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Secret of the Black Falcon | Captain Don Carlos de Herrera | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Robin Hood and the Pirates | Robin Hood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Knight of 100 Faces | Riccardo d'Arce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | La Dolce Vita | Robert - Sylvia's husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Terror of the Red Mask | Marco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Mission in Morocco | Bruce Reynolds | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Son of the Red Corsair | Enrico di Ventimiglia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Captain Falcon | Pietro, detto Capitan Fuoco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Strange Awakening | Peter Chance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Girl in Black Stockings | David Hewson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Deerslayer | Deerslayer | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | War Drums | Mangas Coloradas | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Price of Fear | Dave Barrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Duel on the Mississippi | Andre Tulane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Man from Bitter Ridge | Jeff Carr | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tarzan's Magic Fountain | Tarzan | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Return of the Bad Men | Emmett Dalton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Velvet Touch | Paul Banton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House | Carpenter Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Crossfire | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Under the Tonto Rim | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Farmer's Daughter | Olaf Holstrom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Cloak and Dagger | - | Hit | Similar → |
Lex Barker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lex Barker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lex Barker is "The Secret of the Blue Men" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lex Barker acted in?
Lex Barker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lex Barker?
Other notable films include "Mission in Morocco", "Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti", and "Lex Barker - Westernheld und Playboy".