Bradley Barker (January 18, 1883 â€" September 29, 1951) was an
American actor and film director of the silent era. He also created
sound effects for film and radio.Born in Long Island, New York, Barker
was a vaudeville performer and an actor in stock theater. He appeared
in 70 films between 1915 and 1928. He also directed seven films
between 1929 and 1930.After he worked as an actor, Barker began
creating sound effects for radio programs and films. He provided the
sound of the MGM lion on screen before the studio began using a
recording of a real lion and provided sounds of a variety of animals
on radio. Radio programs on which he worked included Let's Pretend and
Little Orphan Annie.:303
American actor and film director of the silent era. He also created
sound effects for film and radio.Born in Long Island, New York, Barker
was a vaudeville performer and an actor in stock theater. He appeared
in 70 films between 1915 and 1928. He also directed seven films
between 1929 and 1930.After he worked as an actor, Barker began
creating sound effects for radio programs and films. He provided the
sound of the MGM lion on screen before the studio began using a
recording of a real lion and provided sounds of a variety of animals
on radio. Radio programs on which he worked included Let's Pretend and
Little Orphan Annie.:303
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