Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

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Henry Gibson (born James Bateman; September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, comedian and poet. His best-known roles include his time as a cast member of the TV sketch-comedy series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1971, the voice for the protagonist Wilbur in the 1973 animated film Charlotte's Web, his portrayal of country star Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman's 1975 film Nashville, as the Illinois Nazi leader in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers, and in his performance opposite Tom Hanks in 1989's The 'Burbs.

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Henry Gibson was born on Saturday, 21 September 1935 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, USA. His full name at birth was James Bateman. He was best known as an actor. Gibson's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 21 September 2009 in Malibu, CA at the age of 74. He is buried at Cremated at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. For university, he studied at Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 5' 3" (160 cm) tall with an average build. He had grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Virgo.

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Full name at birth
James Bateman
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Claim to fame
Laugh-In
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Date of birth
21 September 1935
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Place of birth
Germantown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Date of death
21 September 2009
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74 (age at death)
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Malibu, CA
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Cause of death
Cancer
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Cremated at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
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Actor
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5' 3" (160 cm)
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  • Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
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Henry Gibson is known for his role in the film Magnolia (1999) as Thurston Howell.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) as Witch Judge / Judge Samuels.

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