Eric Barker
ActingAbout Eric Barker
Eric Leslie Barker (12 February 1912 - 1 June 1990) was an English comedy actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eric Barker reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Eric Barker's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eric Barker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What's a Carry On?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Eric Barker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eric Barker's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eric Barker.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Captain Potts / Inspector Mills (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Carry On Emmannuelle | Field Marshal Hune | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Magpie's Talking Duck | Pet Shop Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Captain Potts / Inspector Mills / The Chief (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | That's Your Funeral | Pusher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | There's a Girl in My Soup | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Best House in London | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Maroc 7 | Prof. Bannen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery | Culpepper Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doctor in Clover | Professor Halfbeck | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes | French Postman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ferry Cross the Mersey | Col. Dawson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Three Hats for Lisa | Station Sergeant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Spying | The Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Bargee | Mr Parkes, the Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kiss Me, Kate | Harrison Howell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! | Mr. Gallagher | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Heavens Above! | Bank Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon | M.I.5 Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Fast Lady | Wentworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | On the Beat | Police Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | On the Fiddle | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Raising the Wind | Dr. Morgan Rutherford | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dentist on the Job | Colonel J.J. Proudfoot | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident | The Air Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's | Culpepper-Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Watch Your Stern | Capt. David Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Dentist in the Chair | The Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Carry On Constable | Inspector Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Left Right and Centre | Bert Glimmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bachelor of Hearts | Aubrey Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Captain Potts | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Happy Is the Bride | Vicar | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Clean Sweep | George Watson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St. Trinian's | Culpepper Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Brothers in Law | Alec Blair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The World Owes Me a Living | Chuck Rockley | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Toilers | Jack (as a child) | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Nelson | Nelson as a child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Tom Brown's School Days | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
Eric Barker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eric Barker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eric Barker is "What's a Carry On?" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Eric Barker acted in?
Eric Barker has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eric Barker?
Other notable films include "On the Beat", "Brothers in Law", and "Nearly a Nasty Accident".