Henry Victor

Acting

Henry Victor

Born October 2, 1892 · London, England, UK

Died March 15, 1945 · aged 52

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Henry Victor (2 October 1892 – 15 March 1945) was an English-born character actor. Raised in Germany, Victor is probably best remembered for his portrayal of the strongman Hercules in Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks. He originally was a leading figure in UK silent films. Later in his career, he mostly portrayed villains or Nazis in both American and British …

Known For

The MummyThe Mummy · 1932
The Mummy
★ 6.71932
MovieHorror
An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
To Be or Not to BeTo Be or Not to Be · 1942
To Be or Not to Be
★ 7.81942
MovieComedyWar
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
FreaksFreaks · 1932
Freaks
★ 7.81932
MovieDramaHorror
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Confessions of a Nazi SpyConfessions of a Nazi Spy · 1939
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
★ 6.11939
MovieDramaWar
FBI agent Ed Renard investigates the pre-War espionage activities of the German-American Bund.
Seven SinnersSeven Sinners · 1940
Seven Sinners
★ 6.01940
MovieAdventureComedy
Banished from various U.S. protectorates in the Pacific, a saloon entertainer uses her femme-fatale charms to woo politicians, navy personnel, gangsters, riff-raff, judges and a ship's doctor in order to achieve her aims.
Once Upon a HoneymoonOnce Upon a Honeymoon · 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
★ 6.31942
MovieComedyRomance
A radio correspondent tries to rescue a burlesque queen from her marriage to a Nazi official.
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret WeaponSherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon · 1942
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
★ 6.41942
MovieMysteryThriller
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Desperate JourneyDesperate Journey · 1942
Desperate Journey
★ 6.11942
MovieWarAdventure
A British bomber crew, including Australian and American, is shot down over Germany during a bombing run. The five make their way across a perilous Germany, intent on reaching the UK with the war secrets they have learned, battling Nazis along the way.

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