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James Barton

James Barton

Acting
31 Oct 1890
19 Feb 1962
Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA

Biography

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 d...

Also Known As

James Edward Barton

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