H. B. Warner

Henry Byron Warner (born Henry Byron Lickfold, 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 the perennially shown film 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 26, 1876 (London), Died December 21, 1958 (Woodland Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Brunswick	LAT1057	12-in.	7/23/1931	[No title shown]	H. B. Warner	Talk	speaker

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LCNAR: Warner, H. B. (Henry Byron), 1876-1958 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85376597

Wikidata: H. B. Warner - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1562547

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ISNI: 0000 0001 1956 8593 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000119568593

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1472744

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