Warren Barker was born on April 16, 1923 in Oakland, California, USA. He was a composer, known for Hello, Dolly! (1969), Everglades! (1961) and Ripcord (1961). He was married to Mary. He died on August 3, 2006 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
After the war, Barker became chief arranger for the noted Hollywood composer, Carmen Dragon. For the next 25 years, Barker worked in Hollywood, in radio, movies, and in the then-new medium of television.
He composed, arranged, and conducted music for many motion pictures and television shows, being associated with 20th Century Fox, Columbia, and MGM studios.
In 1971, Barker retired from work in Hollywood and went into the ranching business.
In 1943, he joined the United States Army Air Forces and was first sergeant of a 28-piece band, coordinating musical activities. His duties in the military included composing and arranging for radio programs, stage shows, war bond tours, and military functions.
Barker's compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded by a variety of musical artists, including Frank Sinatra, where Barker worked with his lifelong colleague and friend, Nelson Riddle.