James Barton
James Barton (November 1, 1890 - February 19, 1962) was an American vaudevillian and a character actor in films and television. Born into a theatrical family in Gloucester City, New Jersey, Barton began performing in minstrel shows and burlesque houses throughout the country in 1898. His years of experience working with African American performers led to his becoming one of the first jazz...
James Barton (November 1, 1890 - February 19, 1962) was an American vaudevillian and a character actor in films and television. Born into a theatrical family in Gloucester City, New Jersey, Barton began performing in minstrel shows and burlesque houses throughout the country in 1898. His years of experience working with African American performers led to his becoming one of the first jazz...
Known For
The Misfits
as Fletcher's grandfather
Yellow Sky
as Grandpa
The Shepherd of the Hills
as Old Matt Matthews
Cast Credits
The Misfits
as Fletcher's grandfather
Quantez
as Minstrel
The Naked Hills
as Jimmo McCann
Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
as The Mock Turtle
The Foggy, Foggy Dew
as The Stranger
Golden Girl
as John Crabtree
Here Comes the Groom
as William 'Pa' Jones
The Scarf
as Ezra Thompson
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
as Dennis O'Grady
Wabash Avenue
as Harrigan
Yellow Sky
as Grandpa
The Time of Your Life
as Kit Carson
The Shepherd of the Hills
as Old Matt Matthews
Hideaway Girl
as Motorcycle Policeman
Back to Nature
as Motorcycle Officer
His Family Tree
as Patrick Murphy
Captain Hurricane
as Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster
Helldorado
as Motorcycle Cop