Biography
Bradley Barker (January 18, 1883 – September 29, 1951) was an American actor and film director of the silent era. He also created sound effects for film and radio.
Born in Long Island, New York, Barker was a vaudeville performer and an actor in stock theater. He appeared in 70 films between 1915 and 1928. He also directed seven films between 1929 and 1930.
After he worked as an actor, Barker began creating sound effects for radio programs and films. He provided the sound of the MGM lion on screen before the studio began using a recording of a real lion and provided sounds of a variety of animals on radio. Radio programs on which he worked included Let's Pretend and Little Orphan Annie.: 303 On September 29, 1951, Barker died at his home in New York City at age 68.
Filmography
all 37
Movies 37
Director 4
Princess Lady Bug (1930)
So This Is Marriage (1929)
Fifty Miles from Broadway (1929)
Mother's Boy (1929)
The Ape (1928)
Rubber Heels (1927)
The Potters (1927)
The Brown Derby (1926)
Ermine and Rhinestones (1925)
The Live Wire (1925)
The Crackerjack (1925)
Into the Net (1924)
The Man Without a Heart (1924)
The Fighting Blade (1923)
Adam and Eva (1923)
Insinuation (1922)
Secrets of Paris (1922)
Wings of the Border (1921)
My Lady o' the Pines (1921)
Brother of the Bear (1921)
The Master Mind (1920)
Away Goes Prudence (1920)
The Stolen Kiss (1920)
The Fear Market (1920)
Erstwhile Susan (1919)
Unknown Love (1919)
Tinsel (1918)
The Million Dollar Dollies (1918)
The Eyes of Mystery (1918)
The Jury of Fate (1917)
Susan's Gentleman (1917)
Common Sense Brackett (1916)
The City of Illusion (1916)
The Earl of Pawtucket (1915)
What Happened to Jones (1915)
The Ventures of Marguerite (1915)
Captain Kidd
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1883-01-18
Deathday1951-09-29 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceLong Island, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsBarclay Barker, H. Bradley Barker
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