Biography

Represented by ATB Talent, John Raymond Barker is an actor, singer, writer/director, and voice over artist living in NYC where he recently made his network television debut guest starring on Law & Order: SVU. A Master of Fine Arts graduate from the University of Houston School of Theatre and a proud member of Actors' Equity, John's New York theatre credits include several new works and appearances throughout the cabaret and nightlife scene, including many appearances at the historic Stonewall Inn. Regional theatre credits include many shows at Theatre Under The Stars; 5th Avenue Theatre; Alley Theatre; Stages Theatre; as well as new works overseen by Edward Albee and Stuart Ostrow and two premieres by Jerry Bock. Television/Internet: Karl Patton on Law & Order: SVU (Guest Star), HuffPost Live (recurring), A Crime to Remember. Recordings: Show Choir! The Musical Studio Recording, Avarice the Musical Cast Recording, Carols for a Cure Volume 12 with Bernadette Peters and the cast of A Little Night Music, "Vampire Drag Queen", & Our First Christmas Together.
- IMDb mini biography by: John Raymond Barker