- Charles Barton
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Charles Barton Born May 25, 1902
San Francisco, California, U.S.Died December 5, 1981 (aged 79)
Burbank, California, U.S.Years active 1920-71 Spouse Julie Gibson (1973-1981) Charles Barton (May 25, 1902 – December 5, 1981) was a film and vaudeville actor and film director. He won an Oscar for best assistant director in 1933. His first film as a director was the Zane Grey feature Wagon Wheels.
Career
Barton worked in various Hollywood B-movie units. From 1946 on, he was a principal director of the Abbott and Costello comedies, such as The Time of Their Lives and Africa Screams. He later directed Walt Disney films such as The Shaggy Dog and Toby Tyler. He also directed episodes of the Ray Milland television series, Meet Mr. McNutley from 1953-1955.
Personal
Barton was married to actress/singer Julie Gibson from 1973 until his death from a heart attack in 1981.
His nickname, as depicted in a publicity still taken on the set of Monkey Business, was "Echo".
External links
Categories:- American film directors
- Vaudeville performers
- Deaths from myocardial infarction
- 1902 births
- 1981 deaths
- Best Assistant Director Academy Award winners
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