Jess Barker

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Characters played by Jess Barker

John Coudair as a Young Man — Cover Girl (1944)

As a young man forty years earlier, John Coudair became instantly smitten with Maribelle Hicks, a showgirl who closely resembled Rusty. This earlier romance explains his powerful reaction when he sees Rusty at Danny McGuire's nightclub and provides the connection that eventually reveals Rusty's family relationship to Maribelle.

David Janeway — Scarlet Street (1945)

An art critic who recognizes the paintings attributed to Kitty as original and brilliant, helps advance her career, and is captivated by both the artwork and her presentation of it.

George Gurney — Three Bad Sisters (1956)

The late father's attorney and Lorna Craig's fiancé. He serves as the target of Valerie's manipulation scheme, which is executed through Jim Norton to sabotage her engagement.

Thomas Danbury — The Time of Their Lives (1946)

Thomas Danbury owns the Kings Point estate in 1780 and employs Nora as a housemaid. He secretly participates in a treasonous plot, seizes Nora after she overhears him, and hides Horatio's letter in a mantel clock. His repentant spirit later helps the guests solve the mystery and calls Melody to heaven.

Saint-Just — Reign of Terror (1949)

Saint-Just leads the police investigation against Charles D'Aubigny and his allies. He arrests Barras, doubts the identity of the impersonated prosecutor, summons the prosecutor's wife, and searches the Blanchards' farm after the fugitives hide there. His pursuit helps drive Charles and Madeleine into flight.

Career Overview

Jess Barker has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Signature works include Girl on the Spot, Idea Girl, Senorita from the West. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
27
Birth Date
1912-06-04
Birth Place
Greenville, South Carolina, USA

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