Eric Barker

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Characters played by Eric Barker

M.I.5. Man — The Mouse on the Moon (1963)

A British intelligence representative connected with the investigation of Grand Fenwick's alleged lunar project. British authorities send Maurice Spender to inspect the spacecraft and report that it is a hoax, but Vincent Mountjoy and Professor Kokintz secretly turn the deception into a genuine mission.

French Postman — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

Mail carrier navigating race routes and delivering messages.

Captain Potts / Inspector Mills / The Chief (archive footage) — That's Carry On! (1977)

A composite archive-footage role representing authority figures from several Carry On films; the character is not a single continuous persona.

Bert Glimmer — Left Right and Centre (1959)

The Labour electoral agent, Bert is responsible for supporting Stella’s campaign and is one of the two agents angered by the candidates’ friendly train encounter. His hostility toward Harding-Pratt intensifies the contest, but he later joins him in trying to prevent Robert and Stella’s romance.

Captain Potts / Inspector Mills / The Chief — That's Carry On! (1977)

Authority figure appearing across franchise films.

Captain Potts — Carry On Sergeant (1958)

Military officer overseeing army recruits.

The Chief — Carry On Spying (1964)

Head of the Secret Service who reluctantly sends Simpkins on the mission.

Colonel J.J. Proudfoot — Dentist on the Job (1961)

Head of Proudfoot Industries aiming to advertise Dreem toothpaste. He hires the incompetent dentists via his cousin's scheme. The dentists' rocket stunt ultimately guarantees him years of free advertising.

Professor Halfbeck — Doctor in Clover (1966)

Academic or medical professor, part of the hospital faculty.

Culpepper Brown — Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)

A briefly appearing adult figure connected to the wider St. Trinian's community.

Career Overview

Eric Barker has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 6 titles. Signature works include That's Carry On!, Carry On Constable, Left Right and Centre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1912-02-12
Birth Place
Thornton Heath, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1294524), public domain (CC0).