Henry Victor

Born: 1892-10-02

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Biography

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Henry Victor (2 October 1892 – 15 March 1945) was an English-born character actor. Raised in Germany, Victor is probably best remembered for his portrayal of the strongman Hercules in Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks. He originally was a leading figure in UK silent films. Later in his career, he mostly portrayed villains or Nazis in both American and British films with his trademark German accent. He died at 52 of a brain tumor. He is buried in Chatsworth, California's at the Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Known For

Freaks
The Mummy
To Be or Not to Be
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard
L'Argent
Braveheart
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Seven Sinners
Above Suspicion
Luxury Liner

Top Movie Credits

Freaks Hercules
The Mummy The Saxon Warrior (scenes deleted)
To Be or Not to Be Capt. Schultz
L'Argent Jacques Hamelin
Braveheart Sam Harris
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Professor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
Seven Sinners Dutch Police Officer (uncredited)
Above Suspicion German Office (Uncredited)
Luxury Liner Baron von Luden