Henry Hull
Actor

Henry Hull Net Worth

Henry Hull was a prolific actor, writer, and soundtrack artist born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 13, 1890. He began his career on Broadway in 1911, and went on to appear in a dozen films from the early 1900s to the mid 1930s. He is best known for his role as Jeeter in the Broadway production of "Tobacco Road," which holds the record for the longest-running drama in Broadway history. He also wrote and produced the play "Manhattan" in 1922. Hull is also remembered for his role as Magwitch in the 1934 film adaptation of "Great Expectations" and as the title character in "Werewolf of London" (1935). He was the brother of actor Shelly Hull, the brother-in-law of Shelly's wife Josephine Hull, and the father of producer Shelley Hull. His son Henry Hull Jr. had a minor career on Broadway. Hull's last film appearance was in "The Chase" (1966).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
Birth Day October 03, 1890
Birth Place  Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Age 129 YEARS OLD
Died On March 8, 1977(1977-03-08) (aged 86)\nCornwall, England, UK
Birth Sign Scorpio
Occupation Actor
Years active 1917–1966
Spouse(s) Juliet van Wyck Fremont (1913-1971; her death)
Children Henry Hull Jr, Shelley Hull, and Joan Hull

💰 Net worth

Henry Hull, a well-known actor, soundtrack artist, and writer hailing from the United States, is anticipated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in the year 2024. With a notable career in the entertainment industry, Hull has amassed substantial wealth throughout his journey. Recognized for his remarkable contributions as an actor, his talent has resonated with audiences worldwide. Additionally, Hull's skills as a soundtrack artist and writer have further cemented his position in the industry, showcasing his versatility and creativity. With his impressive accomplishments, it comes as no surprise that Henry Hull's net worth is projected to range between $100K and $1M in 2024.

Biography/Timeline

1917

Hull appeared in 74 films between 1917 and 1966, often playing supporting characters like the uncle of Tyrone Power's love interest Nancy Kelly in Jesse James (1939). He appeared as Charles Rittenhouse, a wealthy industrialist in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat (1944). Other notable roles were as Abel Magwitch in the 1934 version of Great Expectations and in the last film of Director Tod Browning, Miracles for Sale (1939). He starred in Werewolf of London in 1935.

1919

Hull had two brothers who were also actors. Shelley Hull was a popular leading man, who died in 1919 during the Spanish influenza epidemic. Shelley's wife, Josephine Hull, was an Oscar-winning character Actress. Hull's other brother, Howard, the eldest brother, was also an actor. He was married, until his death in 1937, to stage star Margaret Anglin. Henry Hull was quoted as saying he owed all his dramatic training to Anglin, with whom he had acted on stage.

1933

Early in his career, Hull appeared frequently on Broadway; he created the role of Jeeter Lester in the long-running play Tobacco Road (1933), based on the novel by Erskine Caldwell.

1953

Hull memorably portrayed a Doctor who Humphrey Bogart goes to for help in High Sierra, then also was cast in Colorado Territory, a western remake of the High Sierra story that starred Joel McCrea. He played a desert prospector who comes to Robert Ryan's rescue in Inferno in 1953.

1955

In 1955, Hull appeared as a college professor forced to retire at sixty-five in an episode of CBS's sitcom, Meet Mr. McNutley, later renamed The Ray Milland Show. He guest starred on CBS's Appointment with Adventure, John Payne's NBC western series, The Restless Gun, and the syndicated crime drama, U.S. Marshal. In 1958, he was featured in Robert Culp's western series, Trackdown as "Moss" in episode "Three Legged Fox".

1960

On December 13, 1960, Hull guest-starred on NBC's Laramie as an embittered rancher, Ben Parkison, who challenges Slim Sherman, played by series star John Smith, to a duel after Parkison's youngest son accidentally kills himself on Sherman ranch land. Ron Harper portrays Parkison's other son, Tom.

1963

Hull also guest-starred in the series finale of Laramie, the episode "The Road to Helena" (May 21, 1963). Series character Slim Sherman, while in Cody, Wyoming, is hired by David Franklin, played by Hull, and his barmaid daughter, Ruth, portrayed by Maggie Pierce, to guide the pair to Helena, Montana, so that Franklin can return money that he had previously stolen. John M. Pickard also appears in this episode.

1966

Hull's last film was The Chase (1966) with Marlon Brando and Robert Redford.

1977

Hull was married to Juliet Van Wyck Fremont (1886–1971) from 1913 until her death in 1971. She was a granddaughter of Civil War general and Explorer John C. Frémont and Jessie Ann Benton, the daughter of Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton. The couple had three children, Henry Jr., Shelley (1919–2005; named after Henry's late brother) and Joan. When his wife died in 1971, Hull went to Britain to spend his last years with his daughter. He died in Cornwall at his daughter's residence on March 8, 1977.

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