Henry Wadsworth (June 18, 1903 – December 5, 1974) was an American actor best known for appearing in '' Applause'' (1929), '' The Thin Man'' (1934), and ''

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'' (1935).

Early life

Joseph Henry Wadsworth was born on June 18, 1903 to John Gray Wadsworth and Ida Power Wadsworth, who were married in 1894. Henry Wadsworth's ancestors first arrived in Hartford, Connecticut from England in 1632. He was the grandson of

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, who was a well-known lawyer, orator, and congressman. Wadsworth attended the University of Kentucky after graduating from

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in 1921. He enrolled in Carnegie Institute of Technology's drama school before starting his acting career.

Career

Wadsworth made his first appearance in film in the title role of Howard Lindsay's ''

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'' in late 1927, following which he went on to appear in films like '' Applause'', made under Paramount production. The film also marked Helen Morgan's debut. He played minor roles in '' Operator 13'' (alongside Marion Davies) and in '' Fast and Loose'' before starring in

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's '' The Thin Man''. He also appeared in '' The Voice of Bugle Ann'', '' This Side of Heaven'', '' All-Legit Cast'', ''

'', ''

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'', and '' Dr. Kildare Goes Home''. Wadsworth was cast in The Big Broadcast series' '' The Big Broadcast of 1936''. He retired from acting in the late 1950s; his last appearance was in

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's '' The Happy Time'' alongside

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and

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. He joined the

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during World War II and remained there for two and a half years.

Death

Wadsworth died on December 5, 1974 at St. Luke's Hospital,

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, at the age of 71.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wadsworth, Henry 1903 births 1974 deaths American male film actors American male stage actors People from Maysville, Kentucky