14 actors have played Barker in Show Boat.
| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Gordon | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Hayes Gordon | Broadway Show Boat | 1946 |
| Walter Russell | Broadway Show Boat | 1948 |
| Walter Russell III | Broadway Show Boat | 1948 |
| Charles Kuestner | Broadway Show Boat | 1954 |
| Thomas R. Powell | Broadway Show Boat | 1954 |
| Gordon Ewing | US Tour Show Boat | 1960 |
| Grant Griffin | US Tour Show Boat | 1960 |
| Robert Turk | US Tour Show Boat | 1960 |
| Henry Lawrence | Off-Broadway Show Boat | 1961 |
| James Gedge | Broadway Show Boat | 1983 |
| Lewis White | Broadway Show Boat | 1983 |
| Randy Hansen | Broadway Show Boat | 1983 |
| Randy Hansen (i) | Broadway Show Boat | 1983 |
| Tom Garrett | Broadway Show Boat | 1983 |
Other Roles in Show Boat
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Ata | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Backwoodsman | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Barker | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Bora Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Cap'n Andy | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Child | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Dahomey Queen | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Dolly | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Doorman at Trocadero | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Drunk | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Ellie | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| English Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Ethel | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Fatima | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Frank | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| French Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Gaylord Ravenal | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Greek Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Indian Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Italian Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Jake | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Jeb | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Jim | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Jimmy Craig | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Joe | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Kim | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Kim (child) | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Landlady | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Lottie | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Magnolia | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Mala | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Man with Guitar | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Mother Superior | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Old Lady on the Levee | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Old Sport | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Parthy Ann Hawks | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Performer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Pete | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Queenie | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Rubber Face | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Russian Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Sal | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Sally | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Sam | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Scotch Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Singer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Sister | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Spanish Dancer | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Steve | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Strong Woman | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| The Show Boat Ensemble | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Vallon | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
| Windy | Los Angeles Show Boat | 1944 |
“Barker” Also Appears In
| Production | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Why Hanna's Skirt Won't Stay Down | Off-Broadway | 1974 |
| Golden Boy | Broadway | 1937 |
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