Acting
James Barton
Born October 31, 1890 Died February 19, 1962 (Age 71)Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA31 Credits
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 dancers in America. After w…
