Introduction
My Dad was an exceptional man with great charisma and a genuine, generous, open-hearted soul; I miss him dearly... It is therefore a wonderful feeling to see him in so many images, shared by people the world over; still loved by millions and unforgotten... Thanks to some very dedicated friends, this new site was born. I wish it well, God speed, may it bring toghether all of my father's admirers... Happy New Year, may Peace prevail and my best wishes to you and your families.
Christopher Barker
January 2008
Lex Barker was an actor during Hollywood's golden years and still enjoys worldwide acclaim today.
He has his place in movie history as Tarzan and Old Shatterhand. From being discovered as Tarzan arose the first immortal-hero status for tall, athletic Lex Barker, which was confirmed when he played Old Shatterhand and Kara Ben Nemsi in the Karl May series of films after he moved to continental Europe.
The purpose of this website is to maintain the memory of the simpatico American, and be a tribute to a film star and a life that will remain unforgettable.
12-Jun-2010: Documentary filming in Croatia
In May 2010, new footage was filmed on the original locations of the 1960s for a documentary about Lex Barker's life with the actor's son, Christopher Barker.
Find it under: Documentary filming in Croatia
09-May-2010: Nomination for Walk of Fame and new interview with companions
The 2010 nomination for a Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood for Lex Barker has been submitted to the selection committee. Perhaps we will be successful this year, when the famous trail of stars celebrates its 50th anniversary. The decision will be made in June. Please keep your fingers crossed again!
Brett Halsey's interview is a new contribution to the series of conversations with Lex Barker's companions. Halsey was a member of the American community during Rome's dolce vita. By the way: it was fifty years ago, in May 1960, when Fellini's La Dolce Vita created a furore at the Cannes film festival, where it began its world-wide victory tour.
29-Nov-2009: New interviews with Travelling Companion
The interview with Marsha Hunt is a new contribution to the series of conversations with Lex Barker's companions. Nr. 3 of interviews with strong female personalities. Link to other contributions: Marie Versini and Karen Kondazian.
02-Nov-2009: New interviews with Travelling Companion
The interview with Karen Kondazian is a new contribution to the series of conversations with Lex Barker's companions. Nr. 2 of interviews with strong female personalities.
Link to contribution No 1: Marie Versini.
18-Oct-2009: New interviews with companions
The interview with Marie Versini is a new contribution to the series of conversations with Lex Barker's companions. Shortly, two more interviews with strong female personalities from the movie metropolis Hollywood will be published.
21-Jul-2009: Hollywood remembers Lex Barker
Hollywood is the city of movie legends. On 29 June 2009, the first frames for a film documentary of Lex Barker's life were shot in the famous film metropolis.
Find it under 90 Years of Lex Barker - Hollywood memories.
20-Jul-2009: Tarzan comics with Lex Barker
The popular Tarzan comics from the fifties with the beautiful Lex Barker cover images will again be published from October 2009 onwards in the USA by the company Dark Horse, in several collectors editions. The project includes all volumes with the Barker covers for the original comics, editions 13 through to 54, published by Dell during 1850 to 1954.
You can find former news in the archive.
