= Occupation =
A barker is a person who attempts to attract patrons to entertainment events, such as a carnival, by exhorting passing public, describing attractions of show and emphasizing variety, novelty, beauty, or some other feature believed to incite listeners to attend entertainment. A barker may conduct a brief free show, introducing performers and describing acts to be given at the feature performance. A barker is also a southern term for whore in the UK.
= People =
People whose surname is or was Barker include
Arj Barker, (born 1974), U.S. comedian, actor
Bernard Barker, Watergate scandal burglar
Bob Barker, (born 1923), game show host, television personality
Clive Barker, (born 1952), British horror author
Collet Barker (1784-1831), Explorer
Dave Barker, guitarist from Trial of Error.
Edmund Henry Barker, (1788-1839)
George Barker (painter), (1882-1965), U.S. painter
George Barker (poet), (1913-1991), British poet
Jane Barker, 18th century British poet and novelist
Ma Barker, (born Arizona Clark c.1871-1935), reputed gang leader
Les Barker, British comedian
Lex Barker, (1919-1973), actor
Pat Barker, author
Ronnie Barker, (1929-2005), British comedian
= Places =
Division of Barker is an electorate for the Australian House of Representatives.
= School =
Barker College is a private college in Sydney, Australia