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

The Mummy
Freaks
To Be or Not to Be
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Dangerously They Live
Desperate Journey
Once Upon a Honeymoon
L'Argent
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
The Mortal Storm

Top Movie Credits

The Mummy The Saxon Warrior (scenes deleted)
Freaks Hercules
To Be or Not to Be Capt. Schultz
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Professor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
Dangerously They Live U-Boat Captain Horst (uncredited)
Desperate Journey Heinrich Schwarzmueller
Once Upon a Honeymoon German Storm Trooper (uncredited)
L'Argent Jacques Hamelin
The Mortal Storm Gestapo Official Confiscating Book on Train