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164 cm (5'5")
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English
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
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Henry Travers: British-American actor.
Born (died at age 91).
Henry Travers has 37 credits in our database.
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Filmography (37)
Biography
Travers John Heagerty (5 March 1874 – 18 October 1965), known professionally as Henry Travers, was an English film and stage character actor who specialised in portraying slightly bumbling but amiable and likeable older men. His best known role to today's audiences was the guardian angel Clarence Odbody in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. He also received an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in Mrs. Miniver (1942). Other notable films include The Invisible Man (1933), Dark Victory (1939), and High Sierra (1941).
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How old was Henry Travers?
Henry Travers was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
What movies or shows has Henry Travers been in?
Henry Travers has 37 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Girl from Jones Beach (1949), Beyond Glory (1948), The Flame (1947), The Yearling (1946), Gallant Journey (1946).
Where can I find more information about Henry Travers?
You can find more about Henry Travers on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
