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Jess Barker
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Jess Barker

1912 – 2000 · Greenville, South Carolina, USA · Active 1936–1968

Jess Barker, born in 1912, was an American actor who made his mark in the 1930s and 1940s. He appears in The Night Walker (1964), where his performance adds a layer of intrigue to this exploration of the supernatural. Known for his earlier roles, Barker's transition into the realm of cult cinema highlights the evolution of his craft. His work in The Night Walker aligns with the film's eerie atmosphere, making it a notable entry in the genre.

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The Night Walker

The Night Walker

1964 ★ 6.8
as Malone

A wealthy woman is terrorized by recurring dreams regarding her jealous, blind husband who supposedly burned to death in a recent fire. She tries to convince her attorney that the nightmares are real.

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Filmography

32 credits
1960s 2 credits
1968
Adam-12 as Paul Carter
TV ★ 7.1
1964
Movie ★ 6.6
1950s 14 credits
1957
Perry Mason as Walter Eastman
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Doug Hamilton
TV ★ 7.7
1956
Three Bad Sisters as George Gurney
Movie ★ 4.3
1956
The Peacemaker as Ed Halcomb
Movie ★ 5.3
1956
Kentucky Rifle as Daniel Foster
Movie ★ 5.8
1956
Mobs, Inc. as Jim Edwards
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
The Millionaire as Felix Lombard
TV ★ 5.8
1955
TV ★ 5.3
1954
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Marry Me Again as Jenkins
Movie ★ 8.0
1951
TV ★ 6.5
1950
The Milkman as John Carter
Movie ★ 8.0
1940s 15 credits
1949
Take One False Step as Arnold Sykes
Movie ★ 5.4
1949
Reign of Terror as Saint-Just
Movie ★ 6.8
1946
Girl on the Spot as Rick Crane
Movie ★ 10.0
1946
Idea Girl as Larry Brewster
Movie ★ 8.0
1946
The Time of Their Lives as Thomas Danbury
Movie ★ 7.1
1945
Scarlet Street as David Janeway
Movie ★ 7.6
1945
Keep Your Powder Dry as Junior Vanderheusen
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Movie ★ 6.0
1945
Movie ★ 6.0
1945
Movie ★ 5.0
1944
Cover Girl as John Coudair as a Young Man
Movie ★ 6.4
1944
Jam Session as George Carter Haven
Movie ★ 7.0
1944
She's a Soldier Too as Dr. Bill White
Movie ★ 5.5
1943
Government Girl as Dana McGuire
Movie ★ 5.7
1943
Good Luck, Mr. Yates as Oliver Yates
Movie ★ 6.5
1930s 1 credit
1936
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine as Merd Falin (as Philip Barker)
Movie ★ 6.5