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
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,
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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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
- 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
Age in their best-rated roles
- Young and Innocent (1937) as Solicitor Henry Briggs — aged about 52
- The Divorce of Lady X (1938) as Slade — aged about 53
- The Mill on the Floss (1937) as Mr. Glegg — aged about 52
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