H. B. Warner | |
|---|---|
 Film Fun, 1919 | |
| Born | Henry Byron Lickfold[1] 26 October 1876 St John's Wood, London, UK |
| Died | 21 December 1958 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1896–1958 |
| Spouses | Mrs. Fred R. Hamlin
(m. 1907; died 1914)Rita Stanwood
(m. 1915; div. 1933) |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Charles Warner |
Henry Byron Warner (born Henry Byron Lickfold;[1] 26 October 1876 – 21 December 1958) was an English film and theatre actor. He was popular during the silent era and played Jesus Christ in The King of Kings. In later years, he successfully moved into supporting roles and appeared in numerous films directed by Frank Capra. Warner's most recognizable role to modern audiences is Mr. Gower in It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Capra. He appeared in the original 1937 version of Lost Horizon as Chang, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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