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J.H. Roberts

Known For
Acting
Born
July 10, 1884 in London, England, UK
Died
February 1, 1961
Active Years
1928–1951 (24 Years)
Total Credits
35 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 10, 1884 Died Feb 1, 1961 London, England, UK 35 credits
35
Total Credits
1928–1951
24 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: J.H. Roberts (Acting).
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Full name: John Henry Roberts [1, 3].
Also known as: John Henry Robert [1].
Nationality/Origin: English [3], British [4].
Professions: Stage, screen, and television actor; film producer; television director [3]. British character actor, director, and producer [4].
Known for: Supporting roles in British films and television from the late 1920s through the early 1950s [4].
Specific credits: The Constant Nymph (1928), Chamber of Horrors (1940), and The Mill on the Floss (1936) [2].
Birth: July 10, 1884, in London, England, UK [1].
Death: February 1, 1961, in London, England, UK (aged 76) [1, 2].
Spouse: Beatrice Smith [2].
Known credits count: 34 [1].

John Henry Roberts, also known as John Henry Robert, was an English stage, screen, and television actor, film producer, and television director. Born on July 10, 1884, in London, England, UK, he was a British character actor known for prolific supporting roles in British films and television from the late 1920s through the early 1950s. His known credits include 34 works. He was known for his work in The Constant Nymph (1928), Chamber of Horrors (1940), and The Mill on the Floss (1936). Roberts was married to Beatrice Smith. He died on February 1, 1961, in London, England,

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Career

Career overview

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Full Name: John Henry Roberts.
Nationality/Origin: English/British.
Born: July 10, 1884, London, England, UK.
Died: February 1, 1961 (76 years old) in London, England, UK.
Occupations: Stage, screen, and television actor; film producer; television director; British character actor.
Known for: The Constant Nymph (1928), Chamber of Horrors (1940), The Mill on the Floss (1936).
Career Span: Prolific supporting roles in British films and television from the late 1920s through the early 1950s.
Credits: 34 (TMDB).
Personal: Married to Beatrice Smith.
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John Henry Roberts, known as J.H. Roberts, was an English stage, screen, and television actor, as well as a film producer and television director. Born in London, England, UK, on July 10, 1884, he was a British character actor. His professional work included prolific supporting roles in British films and television spanning from the late 1920s through the early 1950s.
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Roberts is known for his work in productions such as The Constant Nymph (1928), The Mill on the Floss (1936), and Chamber of Horrors (1940). His credits include 34 entries. He was married to Beatrice Smith. Roberts died in London, England, UK, on February 1, 1961, at the age of 76.
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Roberts is known for his work in productions such as The Constant Nymph (1928), The Mill on the Floss (1936), and Chamber of Horrors (1940). His credits include 34 entries. He was married to Beatrice Smith. Roberts died in London, England, UK, on February 1, 1961, at the age of 76."

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Full name: John Henry Roberts.
Also known as: John Henry Robert.
Roles: English stage, screen, and television actor; film producer; television director; British character actor.
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Career timeline

The Warden
Marry Me
Blanche FuryQuartetUneasy Terms
The Ghosts of Berkeley Square
The Agitator
The Dark Tower
The First of the FewThe Young Mr. PittUncensoredPenn of Pennsylvania
Dangerous Moonlight
Night Train to MunichThe Door with Seven LocksCharley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
The Divorce of Lady XAlf's Button Afloat
Young and InnocentThe Mill on the FlossFarewell Again
JuggernautAccused
The Morals of Marcus
The Luck of a SailorIt's a BoyThe Green Pack
High Finance
White Face
AlibiA Safe AffairA Safe Affair · Producer
The Constant Nymph
Streets of New York

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • The Warden (1951) as Reverend Septimus Harding
  • Marry Me (1949) as Old Gent in Train
  • Blanche Fury (1948) as Doctor
  • Quartet (1948) as West (segment "The Colonel's Lady")
  • Uneasy Terms (1948) as Sallins
  • The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947) as Doctor (uncredited)
  • The Agitator (1945) as Mr. Ambler
  • The Dark Tower (1943) as Dr. Wilson
  • Advertisement
  • The First of the Few (1942) as Sir Robert McLean
  • The Young Mr. Pitt (1942)
  • Uncensored (1942) as Father Corot
  • Penn of Pennsylvania (1942) as Ford
  • Dangerous Moonlight (1941) as Residing Physician (as J.H.Roberts)
  • Night Train to Munich (1940)
  • The Door with Seven Locks (1940) as Luis Silva
  • Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt (1940) as Dean of Bowgate
  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) as Doctor (uncredited)
  • The Divorce of Lady X (1938) as Slade
  • Alf's Button Afloat (1938) as Aladdin
  • Young and Innocent (1937) as Solicitor Henry Briggs
  • The Mill on the Floss (1937) as Mr. Glegg
  • Farewell Again (1937) as Dr. Pearson
  • Juggernaut (1936) as Chalmers
  • Accused (1936) as President of Court (as John Roberts)
  • The Morals of Marcus (1935) as Butler
  • The Luck of a Sailor (1934) as Official with Gavel
  • It's a Boy (1934) as Registrar
  • The Green Pack (1934) as Dr. Thurston
  • High Finance (1933) as Ladcock
  • White Face (1932) as Dr. Marford
  • Alibi (1931) as Dr. Sheppard
  • A Safe Affair (1931) as Judd
  • A Safe Affair (1931) Producer
  • The Constant Nymph (1928) as Dr. Churchill
  • Streets of New York (1913) as Captain Fairweather

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is J.H. Roberts best known for?

J.H. Roberts is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Romanzo Criminale: The Series (2008), The Divorce of Lady X (1938), Young and Innocent (1937), The Mill on the Floss (1937).

When and where was J.H. Roberts born?

J.H. Roberts was born on July 10, 1884 in London, England, UK. They passed away on February 1, 1961.

How many credits does J.H. Roberts have?

J.H. Roberts has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1951.

What is J.H. Roberts's background in cinema and television?

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J.H. Roberts by the numbers

35credits
34films
1TV series
1913–1951active years

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