H.B. Warner
Biography
Henry Byron Warner, often credited as H.B. Warner, was an English actor born in London, England, UK. He was known for acting with 134 known credits listed. His birth date is recorded as October 25, 1876, though another biographical source notes his birth on October 26, 1875, into a prominent theatrical family. His father was Charles Warner and his grandfather was James Warner, both prominent English actors. His family wanted him to become a doctor, and he graduated from London University before eventually giving up his medical studies. He portrayed Jesus Christ in Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings in 1927, replacing J.B. Warner after his passing. H.B. Warner passed away on December 21, 1958, at the age of 82.
Career overview
Henry Byron Warner, frequently credited as H.B. Warner, was an English actor born in London. His father was Charles Warner, and his grandfather was James Warner, both of whom were prominent English actors. Born into this prominent theatrical family, his family initially wanted him to become a doctor. He graduated from London University but ultimately gave up his medical studies to pursue a career in the arts.
As an actor, he amassed 134 known credits in movies and television shows. He is recognized for portraying Jesus Christ in Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 film The King of Kings. He took over the role after J.B. Warner, who had adopted the professional last name Warner after being taken in by Henry's family, died of tuberculosis at the age of 29.
Biographical and professional records indicate that he was born on October 26, 1875, though other source data lists his birthday as October 25, 1876. He was also known professionally by the name Harry Byron. His life and career spanned decades until his death on December 21, 1958, at the age of 82 in London, England, United Kingdom.
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134 titles- The Resurrection of Christ (2026)
- Lux Æterna: The Art of Filmmaking (2019) as The Son of God
- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Amminadab
- Here Comes the Groom (1951) as Uncle Elihu
- Journey Into Light (1951) as Wiz, the Wino
- The First Legion (1951) as Father José Sierra
- Savage Drums (1951) as Maou
- Sunset Boulevard (1950) as H.B. Warner
- El Paso (1949) as Judge Fletcher
- Hellfire (1949) as Brother Joseph
- The Prince of Thieves (1948) as Gilbert Head
- High Wall (1947) as Mr. Slocum
- Driftwood (1947) as Rev. Hollingsworth
- The Judge Steps Out (1947) as Chief Justice Hayes
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Mr. Gower
- Strange Impersonation (1946) as Dr. Mansfield, plastic surgeon
- Gentleman Joe Palooka (1946) as Sen. McCarden
- Prospecting for Petroleum (1946) as The Voice of History (voice)
- Captain Tugboat Annie (1945) as Judge Abbott
- Action in Arabia (1944) as Abdul al-Rashid
- Rogues' Gallery (1944) as Professor Reynolds
- Faces in the Fog (1944) as Defense Attorney Rankins
- Enemy of Women (1944) as Col. Eberhart Brandt
- Hitler's Children (1943) as The Bishop
- Women in Bondage (1943) as Pastor Renz
- The Corsican Brothers (1942) as Dr. Enrico Paoli
- Crossroads (1942) as Prosecuting Attorney
- The Boss of Big Town (1942) as Jeffrey Moore
- A Yank in Libya (1942) as Herbert Forbes
- Topper Returns (1941) as Mr. Carrington
- All That Money Can Buy (1941) as Justice Hawthorne
- Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941) as Ray Jardin
- South of Tahiti (1941) as High Chief Kawalima
- City of Missing Girls (1941) as Capt. McVeigh
- New Moon (1940) as Father Michel
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Senate Majority Leader
- The Rains Came (1939) as Maharajah
- Nurse Edith Cavell (1939) as Hugh Gibson
- Bulldog Drummond's Bride (1939) as Colonel Nielson
- Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police (1939) as Colonel Nielson
- Let Freedom Ring (1939) as Rutledge
- The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939) as Richard Lawrence
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Ramsey
- Army Girl (1938) as Col. Armstrong
- The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938) as Chen Tsu
- The Girl of the Golden West (1938) as Father Sienna
- The Toy Wife (1938) as Victor Brigard
- Kidnapped (1938) as Angus Rankeiller
- Bulldog Drummond in Africa (1938) as Colonel J. A. Nielsen
- Arrest Bulldog Drummond (1938) as Colonel Nielsen
- Lost Horizon (1937) as Chang
- Our Fighting Navy (1937) as British Consul Brent
- Victoria the Great (1937) as Lord Melbourne
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as Judge May
- Blackmailer (1936) as Michael Rankin
- Rose of the Rancho (1936) as Don Pasqual Castro
- Moonlight Murder (1936) as Godfrey Chiltern
- The Garden Murder Case (1936) as Major Fenwicke-Ralston
- Along Came Love (1936) as Dr. Martin
- A Tale of Two Cities (1935) as Theophile Gabelle
- Born to Gamble (1935) as Carter Mathews
- Viva Villa! (1934) as Man
- Grand Canary (1934) as Dr Ismay
- Behold My Wife! (1934) as Hubert Carter
- In Old Santa Fe (1934) as Charlie Miller
- Sorrell and Son (1934) as Captain Stephen Sorrell
- Night Alarm (1934) as Henry B. Smith
- Supernatural (1933) as Dr. Carl Houston
- Christopher Bean (1933) as Maxwell Davenport
- Justice Takes a Holiday (1933) as John Logan
- Jennie Gerhardt (1933) as William Gerhardt
- The Son-Daughter (1932) as Sin Kai
- The Phantom of Crestwood (1932) as Priam Andes
- Tom Brown of Culver (1932) as Dr. Brown
- The Menace (1932) as Inspector Tracy
- Cross-Examination (1932) as Gerald Waring
- Charlie Chan's Chance (1932) as Inspector Fife
- A Woman Commands (1932) as Col. Stradimirovitsch
- Unholy Love (1932) as Dr. Daniel Gregory
- The Crusader (1932) as Phillip Brandon
- Five Star Final (1931) as Michael Townsend
- The Reckless Hour (1931) as Walter Nichols
- A Woman of Experience (1931) as Hugh Schmidt
- Expensive Women (1931) as Melville Raymond
- Wild Company (1930) as Henry Grayson
- The Green Goddess (1930) as Major Crespin
- Liliom (1930) as Chief Magistrate
- The Princess and the Plumber (1930) as Prince Conrad of Daritzia
- The Furies (1930) as Oliver Bedlow
- The Second Floor Mystery (1930) as Inspector Bray
- On Your Back (1930) as Raymond Pryor
- The Show of Shows (1929) as The Victim - Guillotine Sequence (uncredited)
- The Gamblers (1929) as James Darwin
- Wedding Rings (1929) as Lewis Dike
- The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929) as District Attorney Galway
- Stark Mad (1929) as Prof. Dangerfield
- Tiger Rose (1929) as Dr. Cusick
- The Doctor's Secret (1929) as Richard Garson
- The Argyle Case (1929) as Hurley
- The Divine Lady (1928) as Sir William Hamilton
- Romance of a Rogue (1928) as Bruce Lowry
- Conquest (1928) as James Farnham
- Man-Made Women (1928) as Jules Moret
- French Dressing (1927) as Phillip Grey
- The King of Kings (1927) as Jesus, The Christ
- Sorrell and Son (1927) as Stephen Sorrell
- Whispering Smith (1926) as 'Whispering Smith'
- Silence (1926) as Jim Warren
- The Man from Broadway (1924) as James Sanford Richardson
- Is Love Everything? (1924) as Jordan Southwick
- Zaza (1923) as Bernard Dufresne
- When We Were Twenty-One (1921) as Richard Carewe
- Felix O'Day (1920) as Felix O'Day
- Dice of Destiny (1920) as Jimmy Doyle
- One Hour Before Dawn (1920) as George Clayton
- Haunting Shadows (1919) as John Glenarm
- For a Woman's Honor (1919) as Captain Clyde Mannering
- The Man Who Turned White (1919) as Captain Rand / Ali Zaman
- A Fugitive from Matrimony (1919) as Stephen Van Courtlandt
- The Gray Wolf's Ghost (1919) as Doctor West / Harry West
- The Pagan God (1919) as Bruce Winthrop
- God's Man (1917) as Arnold L'Hommedieu
- The Seventh Sin (1917) as Feodor
- Danger Trail (1917) as John Howland
- Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath (1917) as Feodor
- The Vagabond Prince (1916) as Prince Tonio
- The Raiders (1916) as Scott Wells
- The Beggar of Cawnpore (1916) as Dr. Robert Lowndes
- The Market of Vain Desire (1916) as John Armstrong
- Shell 43 (1916) as William Berner
- The Lost Paradise (1914) as Reuben Warren
- The Ghost Breaker (1914) as Warren Jarvis
- English Nell (1900) as Duke of Monmouth
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is H.B. Warner best known for?
H.B. Warner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ten Commandments (1956), Sunset Boulevard (1950), Dragon Tales (1999), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939).
When and where was H.B. Warner born?
H.B. Warner was born on October 25, 1876 in London, England, UK. They passed away on December 21, 1958.
How many credits does H.B. Warner have?
H.B. Warner has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2026.
What is H.B. Warner's background in cinema and television?
Henry Byron Warner, often credited as H.B. Warner, was an English actor born in London, England, UK. He was known for acting with 134 known credits listed. His birth date is recorded as October 25, 1876, though another biographical source notes his birth on October 26, 1875, into a prominent theatrical family. His fath...