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- Birth nameEric James Barker
- Eric James was born on August 11, 1913 in London, England, UK. He is known for The Kid (1921), The Circus (1928) and A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923). He was married to Leila O'Dwyer and Phyllis O'Reilly. He died on March 28, 2006 in Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
- SpousesLeila O'Dwyer(1945 - ?) (divorced)Phyllis O'Reilly(? - March 28, 2006) (his death)
- Composer and pianist who worked with legendary comedian Charles Chaplin for two decades. Met and impressed Chaplin in 1956 after recording a piano solo for his film A King in New York (1957), working with him until his death in 1977. Eric subsequently created a stage production entitled "A Tribute to Charlie Chaplin" that he performed with second wife/singer Phyllis O'Reilly throughout England.
- Accompanied silent films on the piano during his teen years.
- Served in the Royal Air Force during WWII.
- Also a vocal coach in British films in post-war years.
- Conducted the West End production of "Oliver!" in 1960.
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