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Henry Gibson

American actor (1935-2009) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 73

James Bateman, known professionally as Henry Gibson, was an American actor, comedian and poet.

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2009Died14 September 20092007Big StanFilm, Shorts2005Wedding CrashersFilm, Father O'Neil2004Boston LegalSeries, Judge Brown2001The Luck of the IrishFilm, Reilly O'Reilly2000Malcolm in the MiddleSeries, Frank Ralston1997King of the HillSeries, Bob Jenkins (voice)1996Bio-DomeFilm, William Leaky1994The Bears Who Saved Christmas: Christopher & HollyFilm, Flashy (voice)1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries, Nilva1991RugratsSeries, Barber (voice)1990Gremlins 2: The New BatchFilm, Employee Fired for Smoking1988Switching ChannelsFilm, Ike Roscoe1986Monster in the ClosetFilm, Dr. Philip Pennyworth1984Murder, She WroteSeries, Harold Banner1981The Incredible Shrinking WomanFilm, Dr. Eugene Nortz1980Magnum, P.I.Series, Ronald Mills1979A Perfect CoupleFilm, Fred Bott1976Quincy, M.E.Series1975NashvilleFilm, Haven Hamilton1972Evil Roy SladeFilm, Clifford1965The Outlaws Is ComingFilm, Charlie Horse1964BewitchedSeries1963The Nutty ProfessorFilm, Gibson, College Student1961The Mike Douglas ShowSeries1935Born21 September 1935

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Known for

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  • Magnolia 1999
  • The Blues Brothers 1980
  • The Long Goodbye 1973
  • Nashville 1975
  • National Lampoon's Vacation 1983

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Filmography 40

144 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

About this person

He played roles in the television sketch-comedy series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1971, was the voice of the protagonist Wilbur in the animated feature Charlotte's Web (1973), portrayed country star Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman's film Nashville (1975), the Illinois Nazi leader in The Blues Brothers (1980), and appeared in The 'Burbs (1989). His later film roles included starring in The Luck of the Irish (2001) and smaller parts as Thurston Howell in Magnolia (1999) and as Father O'Neil in Wedding Crashers (2005). His final major acting role was as Judge Clark Brown on the television show Boston Legal, from 2004 to 2008.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2009 · aged 73

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