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H. B. Warner was an English film and theatre actor who played Jesus Christ in The King of Kings and Mr. Gower in It's a Wonderful Life. He also appeared in many films directed by Frank Capra and was nominated for an Oscar for Lost Horizon.
Henry Byron Warner was the definitive cinematic Jesus Christ in Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings (1927). He was born into a prominent theatrical family on October 26, 1875 in London. His father was Charles Warner, and his grandfather was James Warner, both prominent English actors.
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H.B. Warner was a British-American actor who played Jesus in Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings (1927) and other classic films. He started his career in the theater and became a leading man in silent pictures before transitioning to supporting roles in talkies.
H. B. Warner was a British actor who starred in silent and sound films, such as "King of Kings", "Lost Horizon" and "It's a Wonderful Life". Learn more about his life, career, awards and photos on TCM.
Find the location of H.B. Warner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career. Born Henry Byron Warner on...
H.B. Warner was a versatile and prolific actor who starred in silent and sound films, including "King of Kings", "Lost Horizon" and "It's a Wonderful Life". Learn about his life, career, awards and credits on TV Insider.
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Actor H.B. Warner, born on Oct 26, 1875 and died on Dec 21, 1958 starred in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, You Can't Take It With You, It's a Wonderful Life, The Ten Commandments (1956), The Divine Lady, Sunset Boulevard, Lost Horizon, Here Comes the Groom (1951), The Corsican Brothers.