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My Take
H. B. Warner fascinates me as a study in graceful reinvention. He played Jesus in The King of Kings and was a genuine silent-era star, yet rather than cling to that grandeur he slid into character work, turning up again and again for Frank Capra. Most people now know him as Mr. Gower, the grieving druggist in It's a Wonderful Life, and that small, aching role outlives his leading days. I respect actors who let ego go and simply serve the story. Warner did it for decades, and the affection audiences still hold for him is proof it worked.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- H. B. Warner
- Name (Japanese)
- H・B・ワーナー
- Reading
- H・B・わーなー
- Born
- October 26, 1875 – December 21, 1958
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.%20B.%20Warner
Frequently asked questions
When was H. B. Warner born?
October 26, 1875 – December 21, 1958.
Where is H. B. Warner from?
H. B. Warner is from London, Roman Empire.
What does H. B. Warner do?
H. B. Warner works as stage actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.