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Herbert Anderson

Herbert Anderson

Birthday: 1917-03-30 | Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Herbert Anderson (March 30, 1917 – June 11, 1994) was an American character actor probably best remembered for his role as Henry Mitchell, the father in the CBS television sitcom Dennis the Menace. After a few minor roles in films for Warner Bros., Anderson got his big break in the 1941 picture Navy Blues, followed by The Body Disappears and The Male Animal. His other films include the 1949 World War II film Battleground, Give My Regards to Broadway, Excuse My Dust, Island in the Sky, The Benny Goodman Story, Kelly and Me, Joe Butterfly, My Man Godfrey (1957), I Bury the Living, Sunrise at Campobello, Hold On!, and Rascal. Anderson also acted extensively in Broadway shows, including the role of Dr. Bird in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. He was also in the film version of The Caine Mutiny; he was the only actor to appear in both the Broadway play and film. In addition to his role in Dennis the Menace, Anderson is also known for many lead and guest-starring roles on television. Anderson retired from acting in 1982. He died of complications from a stroke in 1994.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1966
Hold On!

as    Ed Lindquist

1959
Dennis the Menace

as    Henry Mitchell

1958
I Bury the Living

as    Jess Jessup

1957
Four Girls in Town

as    Ted Larabee

1957
Night Passage

as    Will Renner

1956
The Benny Goodman Story

as    John Hammond Jr.

1952
The Girl in White

as    Dr. Barclay

1952
Finders Keepers

as    Hotel Clerk

1950
The Yellow Cab Man

as    Willis Tomlin

1948
You Were Meant for Me

as    Eddie

1942
The Male Animal

as    Michael Barnes

1940
Tear Gas Squad

as    Pliny Jones