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Henry Travers Biography
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