Lex Barker

Lex Barker (1919–1973, United States) Lex Barker was an American actor best known for portraying Tarzan in five Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films from 1949 to 1953, succeeding Johnny Weissmuller in the role. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he transitioned from stage acting to Hollywood, appearing in Westerns and adventure films before gaining international fame in European cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. Barker’s career highlighted his physical prowess and versatility, with notable roles in films like *The Pirate* (1948) and Italian spaghetti Westerns.