Henry Travers

English film and stage character actor

Died when: 91 years 227 days (1099 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Travers John Heagerty (5 March 1874 – 18 October 1965), known by the stage name Henry Travers, was an English film and stage character actor.

His most famous role was the guardian angel Clarence Odbody in the 1946 film classic It's a Wonderful Life.He also received an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in Mrs.

Miniver (1942).Travers specialized in portraying slightly bumbling but friendly and lovable old men.

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