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Thomas Browne Henry
actor · television actor
- November 7, 1907
- June 30, 1980
- 72 years
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|Thomas Browne Henry (November 7, 1907 – June 30, 1980) was an American character actor known for many guest appearances on television and in films.
He was active with the Pasadena Community Playhouse and was the older brother of actor William Henry. He played Chief Yellow Bear in "Wagon Train" S1 E18 "The Gabe Carswell Story" which aired January 14, 1958.
Selected filmography
- Hollow Triumph (1948) - Rocky Stansyck (uncredited)
- Behind Locked Doors (1948) - Dr. Clifford Porter
- Sealed Verdict (1948) - Briefing JAG colonel
- Joan of Arc (1948) - Captain Raoul de Gaucort
- He Walked by Night (1948) - Dunning (uncredited)
- Impact (1949) - Walter's Business Assistant (uncredited)
- Tulsa (1949) - Mr. Winslow (uncredited)
- Johnny Allegro (1949) - Frank (uncredited)
- House of Strangers (1949) - Judge (uncredited)
- Special Agent (1949) - Detective Benton (uncredited)
- Flaming Fury (1949) - Robert J. McManus (uncredited)
- Post Office Investigator (1949) - Lt. Contreras
- Bagdad (1949) - Elder (uncredited)
- Undertow (1949) - Police Capt. Kerrigan (uncredited)
- Samson and Delilah (1949) - Master of Exchequer (uncredited)
- Guilty of Treason (1950) - Hungarian Secret Police Col. Gabriel Peter [i.e. Peter Gabor]
- Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) - Art Dealer (uncredited)
- No Man of Her Own (1950) - Doctor at Hospital (uncredited)
- Father of the Bride (1950) - Stranger (uncredited)
- Shadow on the Wall (1950) - Judge (uncredited)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) - James X. Connery (uncredited)
- It's a Small World (1950) - Jackson
- The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) - Doctor (uncredited)
- The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950) - Doctor (scenes deleted)
- My Blue Heaven (1950) - Tavern Proprietor (uncredited)
- Saddle Tramp (1950) - First Doctor (uncredited)
- Double Deal (1950) - Sheriff L.G. Morelli
- Mystery Submarine (1950) - Mr. Hagen (uncredited)
- Belle Le Grand (1951) - Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
- Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951) - Father Shea (uncredited)
- Little Egypt (1951) - Mustapha El Bay (uncredited)
- The Guy Who Came Back (1951) - Navy Doctor (uncredited)
- Saturday's Hero (1951) - Athletic Director Keppler (uncredited)
- Hoodlum Empire (1952) - Commissioner Mermant (uncredited)
- The Marrying Kind (1952) - Mr. Jenner (uncredited)
- Deadline – U.S.A. (1952) - Fenway (uncredited)
- The Atomic City (1952) - Projection Room Speaker (uncredited)
- Red Ball Express (1952) - Col. Carter (uncredited)
- Lovely to Look At (1952) - Prospective Investor (uncredited)
- Scarlet Angel (1952) - Jason Mortimer (uncredited)
- The Winning Team (1952) - Carlson Carlton - Lecturer (uncredited)
- Washington Story (1952) - Congressional Secretary (uncredited)
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) - Manager (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited)
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) - Detchard (uncredited)
- Operation Secret (1952) - Brother Francis, a Monk (uncredited)
- Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) - David Blakely
- Ruby Gentry (1952) - Cotton Warehouse Owner (uncredited)
- The Lady Wants Mink (1953) - Mr. Swiss
- Julius Caesar (1953) - Volumnius
- Law and Order (1953) - Dixon (uncredited)
- The Robe (1953) - Marius - Physician (uncredited)
- The Veils of Bagdad (1953) - Mustapha the Wild
- Flight Nurse (1953) - Dr. Peterson (uncredited)
- Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) - State Governor (uncredited)
- Sitting Bull (1954) - Indian Agent Webber
- The Violent Men (1954) - Mr. Vail (uncredited)
- Black Tuesday (1954) - Reporter at Electrocution (uncredited)
- A Man Alone (1955) - Maybanks
- Last of the Desperados (1955) - Pete Maxwell (uncredited)
- Toughest Man Alive (1955) - Dolphin
- D-Day the Sixth of June (1956) - Gen. Bolthouse (uncredited)
- The Leather Saint (1956) - Bishop Hardtke (uncredited)
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) - Vice Adm. Enright
- A Strange Adventure (1956) - Criminal Attorney
- Fighting Trouble (1956) - Frankie Arbo
- The Power and the Prize (1956) - Paul F. Farragut
- Calling Homicide (1956) - Allen Gilmore
- The Desperados Are in Town (1956) - The Banker (uncredited)
- Highway Patrol (1956) - Malick, mobster boss
- Hellcats of the Navy (1957) - Board of Inquiry Chief (uncredited)
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) - Maj. Gen. A.D. McIntosh
- Beginning of the End (1957) - Col. Tom Sturgeon
- Chicago Confidential (1957) - Judge (uncredited)
- The Brain from Planet Arous (1957) - John Fallon
- Domino Kid (1957) - The Doctor (uncredited)
- My Man Godfrey (1957) - Henderson
- Blood of Dracula (1957) - Mr. Paul Perkins
- Darby's Rangers (1958) - Major, Sutherland's CO (uncredited)
- Quantrill's Raiders (1958) - Griggs
- Showdown at Boot Hill (1958) - Con Maynor
- No Time for Sergeants (1958) - Senator (uncredited)
- Space Master X-7 (1958) - Prof. West
- The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) - Ralph Edmondson (uncredited)
- Wink of an Eye (1958) - Mr. Hix
- Screaming Mimi (1958) - Dr. Mapes (uncredited)
- The Thing That Couldn't Die (1958) - Galleon Capt. Fletcher (uncredited)
- How to Make a Monster (1958) - Martin Brace - director of 'Werewolf Meets Frankenstein'
- Johnny Rocco (1958) - Principal Farrington (uncredited)
- I Mobster (1959) - Udino's Attorney (uncredited)
- Say One for Me (1959) - Dr. Leventhal (uncredited)
- The Big Fisherman (1959) - Speaker (uncredited)
- The Real McCoys (1959) - Reverend Bascom (The Tax Man Cometh)
- Perry Mason (1959) - George Darby (The Case of the Dubious Bridegroom)
- Oklahoma Territory (1960) - Judge Parker (uncredited)
- I Passed for White (1960) - Dr. Merritt
- Wake Me When It's Over (1960) - 1st Investigating General (uncredited)
- Gunfight at Comanche Creek (1963) - Mike O'Bryant
- Airport (1970) - Prof. Charles Ruch - Passenger (uncredited) (final film role)
Selected television
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Thomas Browne Henry's archived record and the sources above.
1.What is the date of birth for Thomas Browne Henry?
- A.November 7, 1907correct
- B.November 7, 1908
- C.January 14, 1907
- D.June 30, 1907
Thomas Browne Henry was born on November 7, 1907.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In what year did Thomas Browne Henry pass away?
- A.1970
- B.1980correct
- C.1958
- D.1982
Thomas Browne Henry died on June 30, 1980.
Source: Biography introduction
3.Which organization was Thomas Browne Henry active with during his career?
- A.The Hollywood Film Institute
- B.The Television Producers Association
- C.The American Actors Guild
- D.The Pasadena Community Playhousecorrect
Thomas Browne Henry was active with the Pasadena Community Playhouse.
Source: Biography body paragraph
4.Who was the actor that was the younger brother of Thomas Browne Henry?
- A.Gabe Carswell
- B.Chief Yellow Bear
- C.William Henrycorrect
- D.Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne Henry was the older brother of actor William Henry.
Source: Biography body paragraph
5.What character did Thomas Browne Henry play in the television series Wagon Train?
- A.Thomas Browne
- B.William Henry
- C.Chief Yellow Bearcorrect
- D.Gabe Carswell
Thomas Browne Henry played Chief Yellow Bear in the show Wagon Train.
Source: Biography body paragraph
6.On what date did the Wagon Train episode featuring Thomas Browne Henry air?
- A.June 30, 1980
- B.January 18, 1958
- C.November 7, 1907
- D.January 14, 1958correct
The Wagon Train episode featuring Thomas Browne Henry aired on January 14, 1958.
Source: Biography body paragraph
7.What was the specific title of the Wagon Train episode in which Thomas Browne Henry appeared?
- A.The Thomas Browne Henry Story
- B.The Gabe Carswell Storycorrect
- C.The Pasadena Playhouse Story
- D.The Chief Yellow Bear Story
Thomas Browne Henry appeared in the episode titled The Gabe Carswell Story.
Source: Biography body paragraph
8.What was the primary profession of Thomas Browne Henry?
- A.Director
- B.Screenwriter
- C.Producer
- D.Character actorcorrect
Thomas Browne Henry was an American character actor.
Source: Biography introduction
9.What was Thomas Browne Henry known for throughout his professional life?
- A.Writing scripts for films
- B.Directing television shows
- C.Many guest appearances on television and in filmscorrect
- D.Producing plays at the Pasadena Playhouse
Thomas Browne Henry was known for many guest appearances on television and in films.
Source: Biography introduction
10.To which nationality did Thomas Browne Henry belong?
- A.Canadian
- B.Australian
- C.Americancorrect
- D.British
Thomas Browne Henry was an American character actor.
Source: Biography introduction
11.What is the season and episode number of the Wagon Train appearance by Thomas Browne Henry?
- A.S18 E1
- B.S1 E14
- C.S14 E1
- D.S1 E18correct
Thomas Browne Henry played his role in Wagon Train during S1 E18.
Source: Biography body paragraph
12.What was the birth month and day of Thomas Browne Henry?
- A.December 7
- B.June 30
- C.November 7correct
- D.January 14
Thomas Browne Henry was born on November 7.
Source: Biography introduction
13.Which of these best describes the career activity of Thomas Browne Henry according to the text?
- A.He was a television producer
- B.He was a full-time film director
- C.He was active with the Pasadena Community Playhousecorrect
- D.He worked exclusively in theater
Thomas Browne Henry was active with the Pasadena Community Playhouse.
Source: Biography body paragraph
14.In what year was the Wagon Train episode featuring Thomas Browne Henry aired?
- A.1907
- B.1957
- C.1980
- D.1958correct
The episode featuring Thomas Browne Henry aired on January 14, 1958.
Source: Biography body paragraph
15.Was Thomas Browne Henry older or younger than his brother William Henry?
- A.Oldercorrect
- B.Age difference is not mentioned
- C.They were twins
- D.Younger
Thomas Browne Henry was the older brother of actor William Henry.
Source: Biography body paragraph
16.What website is referenced for further information on Thomas Browne Henry?
- A.The Pasadena Playhouse archive
- B.IMDbcorrect
- C.Wikipedia
- D.American Film Institute database
The biography lists Thomas Browne Henry at IMDb as a source.
Source: External links
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