Jess Barker date of birth:
June 4, 1912
How old was Jess Barker when died?
88
Where was Jess Barker born?
Greenville, South Carolina
When did Jess Barker die?
August 8, 2000
Where did Jess Barker die?
North Hollywood, CA
Why did Jess Barker die?
Cirrhosis of the Liver
How tall is Jess Barker?
5' 11¾" (182 cm)
Jess Barker body shape:
Slim
What color are Jess Barker's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jess Barker's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Jess Barker gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jess Barker's ethnicity?
White
What is Jess Barker nationality?
American
What is Jess Barker's occupation?
Actor
Jess Barker claim to fame:
Leading Man in "B" Films
Short Biography
Jess Barker (June 4, 1912 – August 8, 2000) was an American film actor of the 1930s and 1940s. He began his film career credited as Philip Barker until changing his stage name to Jess Barker in the early 1940s. He is probably most famous for being the first husband of actress Susan Hayward. The two wed July 23, 1944. They had twin sons together during their ten-year marriage, whose custody was won by Hayward after a bitter court battle.