Acting
Herbert Anderson
Born March 30, 1917 · Oakland, California, USA
Died June 11, 1994 · aged 77
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Herbert Anderson (March 30, 1917 – June 11, 1994) was an American character actor probably best remembered for his role as Henry Mitchell, the father in the CBS television sitcom Dennis the Menace. After a few minor roles in films for Warner Bros., Anderson got his big break in the 1941 picture Navy Blues, followed by The Body Disappears and The Male Animal.…
Known For
The Caine Mutiny · 1954The 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.
Battleground · 1949Battleground
★ 6.71949
MovieActionAdventure
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
The Sea Hawk · 1940The Sea Hawk
★ 7.21940
MovieAdventureHistory
Dashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
The Set-Up · 1949The Set-Up
★ 7.41949
MovieDramaCrime
Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
My Man Godfrey · 1957My Man Godfrey
★ 6.51957
MovieComedy
The eccentric Bullock household again need a new butler. Daughter Irene encounters bedraggled Godfrey Godfrey at the docks and, fancying him and noticing his obviously good manners, gets him the job. He proves a great success, but keeps his past to himself. When an old flame turns up Irene's sister Cordelia starts making waves.
Night Passage · 1957Night Passage
★ 6.51957
MovieWestern
Grant MacLaine, a former railroad troubleshooter, lost his job after letting his outlaw, the Utica Kid, escape. After spending five years wandering the west and earning his living playing the accordion, he is given a second chance by his former boss.
The Bride Came C.O.D. · 1941The Bride Came C.O.D.
★ 7.01941
MovieComedyRomance
A financially-strapped charter pilot hires himself to an oil tycoon to kidnap his madcap daughter and prevent her from marrying a vapid band leader.
Spring Reunion · 1957Spring Reunion
★ 6.21957
MovieDrama
A spinster finally finds the right man when she returns to her alma mater after 15 years for a class reunion.
Filmography
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The Set-Up · 1949The Set-Up
★ 7.41949
MovieDramaCrime
Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
Husband (uncredited)
Four Mothers · 1941Four Mothers
★ 6.81941
MovieDramaRomance
Four married sisters face motherhood, financial, marital and family issues together.
Reporter (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th · 1940The Fighting 69th
★ 5.81940
MovieActionDrama
Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.
Private Casey (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy · 1940No Time for Comedy
★ 5.31940
MovieRomanceComedy
An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.
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