Barbara Weeks

Barbara Weeks

Deceased · Born: Jul 4, 1913 · Died: Jun 24, 2003

Personal Details

BornJul 4, 1913 Somerset, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • William Cox

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Lewis Parker

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Big Boy Williams

Biography

Barbara Weeks, a multifaceted and accomplished thespian, was born on a momentous day, July 4th, 1913, in the charming and quaint town of Somerset, nestled within the picturesque landscape of Massachusetts, a state located in the northeastern region of the United States of America, a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse natural beauty.

Throughout the entirety of her remarkable and illustrious career, she left a lasting and indelible mark on the silver screen, captivating and mesmerizing audiences with her truly remarkable and exceptional performances in a wide range of notable and iconic films, including but not limited to the 1931 classic "Palmy Days", the 1956 crime drama "The Violent Years", and the 1932 thriller "By Whose Hand?", showcasing her versatility and talent as a thespian.

Notable for her captivating personal life, she embarked on a series of romantic entanglements with prominent figures, ultimately marrying three influential individuals: William Cox, a man of considerable reputation; Lewis Parker, a notable figure in his own right; and the legendary Big Boy Williams, a storied figure whose exploits had captured the imagination of many.

Barbara Weeks' extraordinary life, replete with countless milestones and accomplishments, finally reached its conclusion on the twenty-fourth day of June, two thousand and three, in the bustling metropolis of Las Vegas, situated within the state of Nevada, a constituent state of the United States of America.

Career

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1957
Gun Girls
Gun Girls as Teddi's Mother
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1956
The Violent Years
The Violent Years as Jane Parkins
{"id":72615,"title":"Dramatic School","year":"1938","character":"Student (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dramatic-school","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72615.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Dramatic School
Dramatic School as Student (uncredited)
{"id":73186,"title":"Two-Fisted Sheriff","year":"1937","character":"Molly Herrick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-fisted-sheriff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73186.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73186.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Two-Fisted Sheriff
Two-Fisted Sheriff as Molly Herrick
{"id":95402,"title":"Woman Unafraid","year":"1934","character":"Mary Sloan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/woman-unafraid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95402.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95402.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Woman Unafraid
Woman Unafraid as Mary Sloan
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The Quitter
The Quitter as Diana Winthrop
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{"id":96880,"title":"Rusty Rides Alone","year":"1933","character":"Mollie Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rusty-rides-alone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96880.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Rusty Rides Alone
Rusty Rides Alone as Mollie Martin
{"id":74431,"title":"My Weakness","year":"1933","character":"Lois Crowley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-weakness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74431.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74431.jpg"},"released":1}
My Weakness
My Weakness as Lois Crowley
{"id":74991,"title":"Hell's Headquarters","year":"1932","character":"Diane Cameron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hells-headquarters-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74991.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Hell's Headquarters
Hell's Headquarters as Diane Cameron
{"id":75001,"title":"Forbidden Trail","year":"1932","character":"Mary Middleton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forbidden-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75001.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75001.jpg"},"released":1}
Forbidden Trail
Forbidden Trail as Mary Middleton
{"id":95436,"title":"The Night Mayor","year":"1932","character":"Nutsy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-mayor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95436.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74939,"title":"Discarded Lovers","year":"1932","character":"Valerie Christine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/discarded-lovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74939.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74939.jpg"},"released":1}
Discarded Lovers
Discarded Lovers as Valerie Christine
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{"id":75239,"title":"Illicit","year":"1931","character":"Girl at the Bridal Shower #1 (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/illicit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75239.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75239.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Illicit
Illicit as Girl at the Bridal Shower #1 (uncredited)
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Palmy Days
Palmy Days as Joan Clark
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1930