James Barton was an American actor who is best known for The Shepherd of the Hills, The Daughter of Rosie O’Grady, and His Family Tree.
Personal and Family Life
James Barton was born on November 1, 1890, in Gloucester City, New Jersey. He was married twice, first to Ottilie Regina Kleinert, with whom he divorced in 1933, and later to Kathryn M. Mullin, whom he married the same year and remained with until his death. Barton was known to be a versatile performer, often recognized for his impressive dancing skills.
Death and Legacy
James Barton passed away on February 19, 1962, in Mineola, Long Island, New York, due to a heart attack. He left behind a legacy as one of the first genuine jazz dancers in America and was celebrated by fellow performers, including Bing Crosby, as one of his favorite entertainers. His influence in the world of dance and performance remains notable.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Sky | 1948-12-24 | Grandpa |
| The Misfits | 1961-02-01 | Fletcher’s grandfather |
| Here Comes the Groom | 1951-09-20 | William ‘Pa’ Jones |
| The Scarf | 1951-04-06 | Ezra Thompson |
| The Shepherd of the Hills | 1941-07-18 | Old Matt Matthews |
| Wabash Avenue | 1950-03-31 | Harrigan |
| The Naked Hills | 1956-06-17 | Jimmo McCann |
| The Daughter of Rosie O’Grady | 1950-04-29 | Dennis O’Grady |
| Quantez | 1957-09-06 | Minstrel |
| Golden Girl | 1951-11-01 | John Crabtree |
| The Time of Your Life | 1948-09-03 | Kit Carson |
| His Family Tree | 1935-09-29 | Patrick Murphy |
| Captain Hurricane | 1935-03-01 | Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster |
| Back to Nature | 1936-08-14 | Motorcycle Officer |
| Hideaway Girl | 1936-11-20 | Motorcycle Policeman |
| Helldorado | 1935-01-05 | Motorcycle Cop |
| Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland | 1954-05-05 | The Mock Turtle |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | The Stranger |
| The Americans | 1961-01-23 | |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Bo Giles |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Joe Tinker |
| Adventures in Paradise | 1959-10-05 | Rocky |
| The Rifleman | 1958-09-30 | |
| New York Confidential | 1959-01-01 | |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Ernie Clevenger |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Matty |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Tom Dobbins |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Uncle Ed |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Waters |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self – Sketch Actor |