Mike Henry
Biography
Michael Dennis Henry was a former American football linebacker and film and television actor. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Henry is known for playing the main role in a series of Tarzan movies. He had a career in acting with 35 known credits. He passed away on January 8, 2021, at the age of 84.
Career overview
Mike Henry was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He began his acting career, with 35 known credits. Henry's acting credits span multiple projects, but specific details about his roles and projects are not provided.
Henry is best known for playing the main role in a series of Tarzan films, specifically in Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966), Tarzan and the Great River (1967), and Tarzan and the Jungle Boy (1968). These films showcase Henry's work in the genre of adventure and action.
As an actor, Mike Henry appeared in a variety of projects, though the specifics of his roles and the nature of these projects are not detailed. His acting career spanned multiple years, with his work being recognized in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Tarzan at the Movies, Part 2: The Many Faces of Tarzan (1996) as Tarzan (archive footage)
- Outrageous Fortune (1987) as Russian #1
- The New Gidget (1986) as Duke
- Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) as Junior
- Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) as Junior
- Lou Grant (1977) as Frank
- Smokey and the Bandit (1977) as Junior Justice
- No Way Back (1976)
- Adiós Amigo (1975) as Mary's Husband
- Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) as Carlo Da Vince
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Cliff Platt
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Tatashore
- Rhoda (1974) as Man
- The Longest Yard (1974) as Rassmeusen
- Soylent Green (1973) as Kulozik
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Frank Nugent
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Jason
- Skyjacked (1972) as Sam Allen
- Michael O'Hara the Fourth (1972) as Fargo
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) as Man at the Admitting Desk
- Inside O.U.T. (1971) as Chuck Dandy
- Dan August (1970) as Heap Canfield
- Rio Lobo (1970) as Rio Lobo Sheriff 'Blue Tom' Hendricks
- More Dead than Alive (1969) as Luke Santee
- Number One (1969) as Walt Chaffee
- The Green Berets (1968) as Sgt. Kowalski
- Tarzan and the Jungle Boy (1968) as Tarzan
- Tarzan and the Great River (1967) as Tarzan
- Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966) as Tarzan
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Creole Jim
- Spencer's Mountain (1963) as Spencer Brother (uncredited)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Sgt. Johnny Rossi
- Curfew Breakers (1957) as Reagan
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Fargo
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as Big Guy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Henry best known for?
Mike Henry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Outrageous Fortune (1987), Honey (2003), Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983), Smokey and the Bandit II (1980).
When and where was Mike Henry born?
Mike Henry was born on August 15, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on January 8, 2021.
How many credits does Mike Henry have?
Mike Henry has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1996.
What is Mike Henry's background in cinema and television?
Michael Dennis Henry was a former American football linebacker and film and television actor. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Henry is known for playing the main role in a series of Tarzan movies. He had a career in acting with 35 known credits. He passed away on January 8, 2021, at the...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott — aged about 35
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Fargo — aged about 17
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Frank Nugent — aged about 35
- Lou Grant (1977) as Frank — aged about 40
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Cliff Platt — aged about 37
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Tatashore — aged about 37
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