H.B. Warner
Actor

H.B. Warner Net Worth

H.B. Warner was born into a prominent theatrical family in London, England in 1875. Despite his family's wishes for him to become a doctor, he pursued a career in acting, studying in Paris and Italy before joining his father's stock company. He made his Broadway debut in 1902 and went on to appear in 13 more Broadway productions. He moved into motion pictures in 1914, becoming a leading man and a star in silent pictures, most notably playing Jesus in Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings (1927). When talkies arrived, he became a busy supporting player, appearing in films such as Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Lost Horizon (1937), You Can't Take It with You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), All That Money Can Buy (1941), Topper Returns (1941), and It's a Wonderful Life (1946). His last credited role was in The Ten Commandments (1956), and his last role was an uncredited bit part in Darby's Rangers (1958). He died in Woodland Hills, California in 1958 at the age of 83.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day October 26, 1876
Birth Place  London, England, United Kingdom
Age 143 YEARS OLD
Died On 21 December 1958(1958-12-21) (aged 82)\nWoodland Hills, California, United States
Birth Sign Scorpio
Cause of death Heart attack
Resting place Chapel of the Crematory, Los Angeles, California
Occupation Actor
Years active 1896–1958
Spouse(s) Mrs. Fred R. Hamlin (1907-1914) (her death) Rita Stanwood (1915-1933, divorced) 3 children

💰 Net worth

H.B. Warner, a prominent actor hailing from the United Kingdom, is reputed to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Recognized for his significant contributions to the acting industry, Warner has honed his skills and captivated audiences with his remarkable performances throughout his career. With his extensive experience and talent, it comes as no surprise that his net worth stands at an impressive figure. As an esteemed actor, Warner continues to leave an indelible mark on the stage and screen, cementing his status as a respected figure in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1876

Born Henry Byron Lickfold in St John's Wood, London, England in 1876, H. B. Warner was educated at Bedford School. His father, Charles Warner, was an actor, and though young Henry initially thought about studying Medicine, he eventually followed in his father's footsteps and performed on the stage. He had an older sister, Grace Warner (1873-1925), who was a stage Actress and manager.

1905

Warner's stage debut came in It's Never Too Late to Mend when he was 21. He acted in a several plays before coming to the United States for the 1905-1906 season. His Broadway credits include Silence (1924), You and I (1922), Danger (1921), Sleeping Partners (1918), Out There (1917), and Blackbirds (1912).

1914

H. B. Warner began his film career in silent films in 1914, when he debuted in The Lost Paradise. He played lead roles in the silent era and also appeared in numerous Broadway plays. His greatest success was the role of Jesus Christ in Cecil B. DeMille's silent film epic The King of Kings in 1927. He received good reviews for this role, but with the advent of sound era, he turned towards supporting roles, mostly because of his age. He usually was cast in dignified roles in numerous films of the 1930s and 1940s. He played in the 1930 version of Liliom (as the Heavenly Magistrate), in Five Star Final (1931, as Michael Townsend), in Grand Canary (1934, as Dr. Ismay), and the 1935 version of A Tale of Two Cities as Gabelle. He also portrayed the strict judge in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) with Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur. 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.

1938

Among his later films were You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Rains Came (1939), and The Corsican Brothers. In It's a Wonderful Life (1946) he played what was for him an atypical role, as the drunken druggist. Occasionally, Warner was seen in sinister roles, as in the 1941 film version of The Devil and Daniel Webster, in which he played the ghost of John Hathorne. Also that year he played the villainous role of Mr. Carrington in Topper Returns. He also appeared in Sunset Boulevard (1950) in which he played himself, playing cards with some other former silent film stars including Buster Keaton and Anna Q Nilsson. His last film role was an uncredited cameo in Darby's Rangers (1958).

1958

Warner was married twice, first to the former Mrs. F.R. Hamlin who died in 1914 and from 1915 until 1933 to Marguerite L. 'Rita' Stanwood. On 21 December 1958 Warner died in Los Angeles, California of a heart attack, and is buried in the Chapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles, California.

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