Henry Wilcoxon

Movie Actor
BIRTHDAY
September 8,1905
Birthplace
Age
Mar 6,1984,age 78
Birth Sign
Virgo
BIRTHDAY
September 8,1905 (age Mar 6,1984,age 78)
Birthplace

About

Remembered primarily for his starring roles in Cecil B. DeMille films of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, Wilcoxon is perhaps most their for his performances as Marc Antony and the Vicar in, respectively, Cleopatra (1934) and Mrs. Miniver (1942).

Before Fame

Born on the island of Dominica, Wilcoxon spent an unhappy childhood in England, Barbados, and Jamaica. After making his theatrical debut in an English production of The 100th Chance, he first appeared on the big screen in the 1930 film The Perfect Lady.

Trivia

He acted with Bing Crosby in the 1949 movie musical A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Family Life

Following a brief marriage to Sheila Garrett Browning, he was married for over three decades to actress Joan Woodbury. Before ending in divorce in 1971, the union produced daughters named Wendy, Heather, and Cecilia.

Associated With

He co-starred with Loretta Young in the 1935 feature film The Crusades.