Lex Barker

About

Prominent '60s actor who played the lead role in several Karl May's films. He played Bob Urban in the 1967 film, Die Slowly, You'll Enjoy it More, and ended his career with his portrayal of Ristol in the 1970 film, Aoom.

Before Fame

He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Trivia

He became known for bringing life to Tarzan in five films.

Family Life

He was married to his fifth wife, Maria del Carmen Cervera, from 1965 to 1972.

Associated With

He portrayed Tarzan in 1949, which was a role first immortalized by Johnny Weissmuller.