Charles Barker was a famous actor who was best known for his role in the musical ASTA. He was born in 1925 and began his career as a child actor in Broadway productions. He went on to appear in many other stage productions and films throughout his career. He was nominated for several awards and won a Tony Award in 1962 for his performance in ASTA.' Charles Barker was a famous actor who was born in 1925 and began his career as a child actor in Broadway productions. He went on to appear in many other stage productions and films throughout his career, and was best known for his role in the musical ASTA. He was nominated for several awards and won a Tony Award in 1962 for his performance in ASTA.