Todd Karns

Acting

Todd Karns

Born January 15, 1921 · Hollywood, California, USA

Died February 5, 2000 · aged 79

Roscoe Todd Karns (January 15, 1921 – February 5, 2000) was an American actor.[1] He is perhaps best remembered for playing George Bailey's younger brother, Harry Bailey, in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life.

Known For

It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life · 1946
It's a Wonderful Life
8.31946
MovieDramaFamily
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Good SamGood Sam · 1948
Good Sam
6.31948
MovieComedyDrama
Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.
The Caine MutinyThe Caine Mutiny · 1954
The Caine Mutiny
7.21954
MovieDramaWar
When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.
Invaders from MarsInvaders from Mars · 1953
Invaders from Mars
5.91953
MovieScience FictionHorror
A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.
My Foolish HeartMy Foolish Heart · 1950
My Foolish Heart
6.61950
MovieDramaRomance
After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.
Let's DanceLet's Dance · 1950
Let's Dance
6.11950
MovieComedyRomance
Years after the death of her husband, Kitty McNeil takes her son and flees from the home of her wealthy and controlling mother-in-law. Alone and jobless in New York, she runs into an old flame, her USO partner Donald Elwood, who agrees to help her fight for custody of the child.
The Red Badge of CourageThe Red Badge of Courage · 1951
The Red Badge of Courage
6.51951
MovieWar
Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.
MutinyMutiny · 1952
Mutiny
5.21952
MovieAdventureWar
Early in the War of 1812, Captain James Marshall is commissioned to run the British blockade and fetch an unofficial war loan from France. As first mate, Marshall recruits Ben Waldridge, a cashiered former British Navy captain. Waldridge brings his former gun crew...who begin plotting mutiny as soon as they learn there'll be gold aboard. The gold duly arrives, and with it Waldridge's former sweetheart Leslie, who's fond of a bit of gold herself. Which side is Waldridge really on?

Movies

It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life · 1946
It's a Wonderful Life
8.31946
MovieDramaFamily
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Good SamGood Sam · 1948
Good Sam
6.31948
MovieComedyDrama
Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.
The Caine MutinyThe Caine Mutiny · 1954
The Caine Mutiny
7.21954
MovieDramaWar
When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.
Invaders from MarsInvaders from Mars · 1953
Invaders from Mars
5.91953
MovieScience FictionHorror
A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.
My Foolish HeartMy Foolish Heart · 1950
My Foolish Heart
6.61950
MovieDramaRomance
After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.
Let's DanceLet's Dance · 1950
Let's Dance
6.11950
MovieComedyRomance
Years after the death of her husband, Kitty McNeil takes her son and flees from the home of her wealthy and controlling mother-in-law. Alone and jobless in New York, she runs into an old flame, her USO partner Donald Elwood, who agrees to help her fight for custody of the child.
The Red Badge of CourageThe Red Badge of Courage · 1951
The Red Badge of Courage
6.51951
MovieWar
Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.
MutinyMutiny · 1952
Mutiny
5.21952
MovieAdventureWar
Early in the War of 1812, Captain James Marshall is commissioned to run the British blockade and fetch an unofficial war loan from France. As first mate, Marshall recruits Ben Waldridge, a cashiered former British Navy captain. Waldridge brings his former gun crew...who begin plotting mutiny as soon as they learn there'll be gold aboard. The gold duly arrives, and with it Waldridge's former sweetheart Leslie, who's fond of a bit of gold herself. Which side is Waldridge really on?
China VentureChina Venture · 1953
China Venture
7.81953
MovieWar
American soldiers undertake a mission to capture a Japanese admiral who has survived an air crash in China during WWII.
Mission Over KoreaMission Over Korea · 1953
Mission Over Korea
6.01953
MovieWar
A rookie pilot in the Korean War wants to avenge his brother's death.
James Stewart: A Wonderful LifeJames Stewart: A Wonderful Life · 1987
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
6.51987
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
Flat TopFlat Top · 1952
Flat Top
4.61952
MovieDramaAction
A rock hard commander trains Navy Carrier Pilots during the Second World War
Battle ZoneBattle Zone · 1952
Battle Zone
5.51952
MovieWar
Two Marine Corps combat photographers compete for the love of a Red Cross nurse during the Korean War. During a secret mission behind the North Korean lines their rivalry reaches a boiling point.
It's a Small WorldIt's a Small World · 1950
It's a Small World
5.81950
MovieDrama
Harry Musk is one in a million. That means that he's the one out of a million children who is perfectly proportioned but will never grow larger than a typical six-year-old. Adult, pint-sized Harry longs to be part of the big world.
Clipped WingsClipped Wings · 1953
Clipped Wings
7.01953
MovieComedy
Slip and correspondence school pilot Sach, go to an air base to help a pal out...but find themselves in when they mistakenly sign enlistment forms. Can the Air Force turn these dodos into eagles? The guys may be airborne airheads, But just watch them find a way to ground a spy network that's infiltrated the base.
My Son JohnMy Son John · 1952
My Son John
5.81952
MovieDrama
In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.
Eagle SquadronEagle Squadron · 1942
Eagle Squadron
7.01942
MovieRomanceWar
An American joins the British Royal Air Force just before Pearl Harbor is attacked, and falls in love with a beautiful English girl.
The Courtship of Andy HardyThe Courtship of Andy Hardy · 1942
The Courtship of Andy Hardy
6.21942
MovieComedy
While Judge Hardy handles a couple's divorce, Andy takes a shine to their shy daughter.
Andy Hardy's Private SecretaryAndy Hardy's Private Secretary · 1941
Andy Hardy's Private Secretary
5.71941
MovieComedyRomance
All set to graduate from high school , Andy Hardy flunks his English exam -- in spite of the fact that Aunt Milly is his teacher, and that the Judge has gone to all the trouble of getting him his very own private secretary.
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of ChristmasChristmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas · 1997
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
5.81997
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western world's most popular Christmas traditions -- from the significance of December 25th and its relationship to winter solstice to the enchanting legend of Santa Claus and Prince Albert's 1841 unveiling of the Christmas tree.
Jet JobJet Job · 1952
Jet Job
6.51952
MovieDramaAction
Joe Kovak is a test pilot for military-aircraft designer Sam Bentley, who thinks of Joe as a son. A competing plane company is seeking the same Army contract as Bentley, and offers a $500 bonus to their publicity woman Marge Stevens if she can entice Joe into quitting Bentley to join their company. When Joe takes repeated unnecessary risks in the air, Bentley fires him and Joe goes to work for the competitor. He almost loses his life when the inferior plane he is testing fails to function at a high altitude, a fault that the designer had anticipated but had let get by because of his greed in getting the contract.

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