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Born on October 26, 1875 in London, Roman Empire, H. B. Warner was a stage actor and film actor. H. B. Warner died on December 21, 1958 at the age of 83. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.%20B.%20Warner
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1562547
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was H. B. Warner born?
Born October 26, 1875.
When did H. B. Warner die?
Died December 21, 1958, aged 83.
Where was H. B. Warner from?
H. B. Warner was from London, Roman Empire.
What did H. B. Warner do?
H. B. Warner worked as stage actor, film actor, actor.
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