Eric Barker
ActingAbout Eric Barker
Eric Leslie Barker (12 February 1912 - 1 June 1990) was an English comedy actor.
Eric Barker Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Eric Barker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Eric Barker's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Eric Barker's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains What's a Carry On?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Eric Barker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eric Barker's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Eric Barker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".