Jonathan Barker Explained

Jonathan Curtis Barker (– July 5, 2018) was a Canadian film producer. He was the CEO of SK Films, which he co-founded with Wendy MacKeigan and Bob Kerr.^[1] On September 21, 2018, Barker was posthumously awarded the 2018 Giant Screen Cinema Association Outstanding Achievement Award.^[1]

Early life and education

Barker was born in Chicago to Priscilla Curtis Barker and Anthony G.S. Griffin. He grew up in Montreal. Barker attended the Selwyn House School, the Trinity College School, the University of Toronto and McGill University.^[2]

Personal life and death

Barker was married to Wendy MacKeigan and they had five children: Scott, Tyler, Georgia, Alex and Caleigh.^[3]

On July 5, 2018, Barker died of cancer in Toronto at the age of 66.^[4]

Select filmography

• Camilla (1994)
• Journey to Mecca (2009)

Notes and References

1. Web site: GSCA Names Toni Myers and Jonathan Barker Recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award. 28 August 2018. Shoot. 29 December 2020.
2. Web site: The Globe and Mail. Jonathan Curtis Barker. 14 July 2018. Legacy.com. 29 December 2020.
3. Web site: Pedersen. Erik. Jonathan Barker Dies: Producer & SK Films Co-Founder/CEO Was 66. 6 July 2018. Deadline Hollywood. 29 December 2020.
4. Web site: Barnes. Mike. Jonathan Barker, CEO of Giant-Screen Cinema Company SK Films, Dies at 66. 6 July 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. 29 December 2020.