Lex Barker

Lex Barker
Lex Barker (1951)
Born	Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr. (1919-05-08)May 8, 1919 Rye, New York, U.S.
Died	May 11, 1973(1973-05-11) (aged 54) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1945–1973
Spouses	Constance Rhodes Thurlow ​ ​ (m. 1942; div. 1950)​ Arlene Dahl ​ ​ (m. 1951; div. 1952)​ Lana Turner ​ ​ (m. 1953; div. 1957)​ Irene Labhart ​ ​ (m. 1959; died 1962)​ Tita Cervera ​ ​ (m. 1965; div. 1972)​
Partner(s)	Karen Kondazian (engaged 1972–his death 1973)
Children	3

Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr. (May 8, 1919 – May 11, 1973), known as Lex Barker, was an American actor. He was known for playing Tarzan for RKO Pictures between 1949 and 1953, and portraying leading characters from Karl May's novels,^[1] notably as Old Shatterhand in a film series by the West German studio Constantin Film. At the height of his fame, he was one of the most popular actors in German-speaking cinema, and received Bambi Award and Bravo Otto nominations for the honor.