Henry Travers
Birth Name:
Travers John Heagerty
Birth Place:
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Began his acting career on stage in England before moving to New York in 1917 and joining Broadway's Theatre Guild
- Made his screen acting debut in the film "Reunion in Vienna" in 1933
- Best known for playing Clarence in "It's a Wonderful Life" and Joseph Newton in "Shadow of a Doubt․"
Awards
- 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1943Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1947Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner