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Henry Wilcoxon Biography

Birth Name:Harry Frederick Wilcoxon

Birth Place:Roseau, Dominica,

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • In December 1938, he got married to actress Joan Woodbury
  • Got his start acting in the Birmingham Repertory Theater
  • Before becoming an actor, he worked as a tailor and boxer
  • Would frequently work on film produced by Cecil B․ DeMille
  • During World War II, he served in the U․S․ Navy
  • In 1951, he founded the play-reading group called the Wilcoxon Players
  • Became a naturalized citizen of the United States

Awards

  • 1956Special Christopher Award-Special Christopher Award: winner