Harry Tenbrook (born Henry Olaf Hansen, 9 October 1887 – 4 September 1960)[1] was a Norwegian-American film actor.
Harry Tenbrook | |
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Born | Henry Olaf Hansen 9 October 1887 Oslo, Norway |
Died | 4 September 1960 | (aged 72)
Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1911–1960 |
Henry Olaf Hansen was born in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. His family migrated to the United States in 1892.[2] Under the stage name, Harry Tenbrook, he appeared in more than 330 films between 1911 and 1960. A favorite of John Ford, Tenbrook was a prominent member of the John Ford Stock Company. Only four actors appeared in more Ford films than Tenbrook.[3] He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from lung cancer. He was interred at the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California.[4]