Harry Tenbrook

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Harry Tenbrook
Born
Henry Olaf Hansen

(1887-10-09)October 9, 1887
Oslo, Norway
DiedSeptember 4, 1960(1960-09-04) (aged 72)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, United States
OccupationActor
Years active1911–1960

Harry Tenbrook (born Henry Olaf Hansen, October 9, 1887 – September 4, 1960)[1] was an American film actor.

Henry Olaf Hansen was born in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. His family migrated to the United States in 1892.′′[2] Under the stage name, Harry Tenbrook, he appeared in more than 330 films between 1911 and 1960. A favorite of John Ford, Tenbrook was a prominent member of the John Ford Stock Company. Only four actors appeared in more Ford films than Tenbrook.[3] He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from lung cancer. He was interred at the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California.[citation needed]

Filmography[]

  • The Scarlet Car (1917) - Scrapper (uncredited)
  • Thieves' Gold (1918) - 'Colonel' Betoski
  • The Third Alarm (1922) - Surly Laborer (uncredited)
  • The Danger Rider (1924)
  • The Measure of a Man (1924) - Charley
  • Capital Punishment (1925) - Executioner
  • The Silent Guardian (1925) - Job Stevens
  • The Texas Terror (1925)
  • Manhattan Madness (1925) - 'Lefty' Lewis
  • Lord Jim (1925) - Sailor Who Goes for Water (uncredited)
  • The Blue Eagle (1926) - Bascom - a Stoker (uncredited)
  • Thunderbolt's Tracks (1927) - Corporal Biff Flannagan
  • Set Free (1927) - Jim Hart
  • Speedy Smith (1927) - Slugger Sampson
  • Coney Island (1928) - Brawler (uncredited)
  • Sharp Shooters (1928) - Hood (uncredited)
  • Four Sons (1928) - Officer (uncredited)
  • The Play Girl (1928) - The Chauffeur
  • Danger Street (1928) - Borg
  • Seven Footprints to Satan (1929) - Eve's Chauffeur
  • Eyes of the Underworld (1929) - Gimpy Johnson
  • Salute (1929) - Assistant Navy Coach (uncredited)
  • The Mysterious Island (1929) - Radio Technician (uncredited)
  • Dance Hall (1929) - Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
  • Alias French Gertie (1930) - Marty the Mug (uncredited)
  • The Runaway Bride (1930) - Whitey (uncredited)
  • Born Reckless (1930) - Beretti Henchman (uncredited)
  • On the Level (1930) - Dawson
  • The Sea Wolf (1930) - Axel Johnson
  • Scarface (1932) - One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited)
  • Destry Rides Again (1932) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • Heroes of the West (1932) - Butch Gore
  • Make Me a Star (1932) - Bus Driver (uncredited)
  • The Thirteenth Guest (1932) - Cabby (uncredited)
  • Speak Easily (1932) - Baggage Man (uncredited)
  • Come on Danger! (1932) - Bill - Henchman
  • The Fourth Horseman (1932) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Scarlet Dawn (1932) - Revolutionary (uncredited)
  • Air Mail (1932) - Airport Worker Yelling 'Crash Wagon' (uncredited)
  • Speed Demon (1932) - Bull
  • The Lost Special (1932, Serial) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932) - Convict (uncredited)
  • King Kong (1933) - Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)
  • The Little Giant (1933) - Mr. Pulido - a Mug (uncredited)
  • The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933) - Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Song of the Eagle (1933) - Worker (uncredited)
  • The Silk Express (1933) - Silk Loader (uncredited)
  • The Woman I Stole (1933) - Oil Worker (uncredited)
  • Pilgrimage (1933) - Soldier on Train (uncredited)
  • Baby Face (1933) - Laborer (uncredited)
  • Gordon of Ghost City (1933, Serial) - Bushwacker (Ch. 9) (uncredited)
  • Skyway (1933) - Truck Driver (uncredited)
  • Lady for a Day (1933) - Reception Guest (uncredited)
  • Penthouse (1933) - Customer at Crelliman's Place (uncredited)
  • The Wolf Dog (1933, Serial) - Sailor (uncredited)
  • The Bowery (1933) - Fireman (uncredited)
  • Lady Killer (1933) - Monkey Delivery Man (uncredited)
  • Son of Kong (1933) - Tommy, a Sailor (uncredited)
  • Fugitive Lovers (1934) - Policeman (uncredited)
  • Palooka (1934) - McSwatt's Handler (uncredited)
  • Pirate Treasure (1934, Serial) - Train Man (Ch. 4) (uncredited)
  • Gambling Lady (1934) - Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
  • Lazy River (1934) - Search Officer on Coast Guard Ship (uncredited)
  • The Countess of Monte Cristo (1934) - Man in Bar (uncredited)
  • Come On Marines! (1934) - Marine (uncredited)
  • Looking for Trouble (1934) - Dispatcher (uncredited)
  • The Line-Up (1934) - Man in the Line-up (uncredited)
  • The Thin Man (1934) - Guest at Nick's Party (uncredited)
  • The Hell Cat (1934) - Sandy (uncredited)
  • The World Moves On (1934) - Legionnaire in Trench with Dixie (uncredited)
  • Blind Date (1934) - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Here Comes the Navy (1934) - Navy Yard Worker (uncredited)
  • Friends of Mr. Sweeney (1934) - Gangster with Mike (uncredited)
  • The Cat's-Paw (1934) - Gangster (uncredited)
  • Beyond the Law (1934) - Crook
  • The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) - Pirate Guard (uncredited)
  • Judge Priest (1934) - Townsman in Saloon (uncredited)
  • Young and Beautiful (1934) - Board Marker (uncredited)
  • Lady by Choice (1934) - Sailor (uncredited)
  • The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Against the Law (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited)
  • The St. Louis Kid (1934) - One of Louie's Henchmen (uncredited)
  • Kid Millions (1934) - Customer in Music Store (uncredited)
  • The Gay Bride (1934) - Scared Mechanic with Armored Car (uncredited)
  • The Best Man Wins (1935) - Seaman (uncredited)
  • Behind the Evidence (1935) - Gangster (uncredited)
  • Rustlers of Red Dog (1935, Serial) - Barfly (Ch. 1) (uncredited)
  • The Whole Town's Talking (1935) - Mannion's Henchman on Lookout (uncredited)
  • Mutiny Ahead (1935) - Sailor - Diver (uncredited)
  • Naughty Marietta (1935) - Prospective Groom (uncredited)
  • Black Fury (1935) - Security Force Applicant (uncredited)
  • Strangers All (1935) - Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • Vagabond Lady (1935) - Yelling Sailor (uncredited)
  • $10 Raise (1935) - Warehouse Worker (uncredited)
  • The Informer (1935) - Admirer (uncredited)
  • Stranded (1935) - Bleekman, Sharkey's Thug (uncredited)
  • The Roaring West (1935, Serial) - Henchman Limpy (uncredited)
  • The Daring Young Man (1935) - Convict (uncredited)
  • Dante's Inferno (1935) - Stoker (uncredited)
  • O'Shaughnessy's Boy (1935) - Circus Worker (uncredited)
  • Thunder Mountain (1935) - Miner Voting (uncredited)
  • Two-Fisted (1935) - Mug (uncredited)
  • Barbary Coast (1935) - Chamalis' Henchman (uncredited)
  • One Way Ticket (1935) - Guard (uncredited)
  • Frisco Kid (1935) - Vigilante (uncredited)
  • Millions in the Air (1935) - Mike
  • The Littlest Rebel (1935) - Yankee Corporal (uncredited)
  • Man of Iron (1935) - Factory Worker (uncredited)
  • The Lone Wolf Returns (1935) - Red Dugan (uncredited)
  • Tough Guy (1936) - Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
  • You May Be Next (1936) - Ernie-Henchman (uncredited)
  • Too Many Parents (1936) - Guard (uncredited)
  • Panic on the Air (1936) - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • F-Man (1936) - Gangster (uncredited)
  • Trapped by Television (1936) - Policeman (uncredited)
  • Kelly the Second (1936) - Ike's Henchman (uncredited)
  • High Tension (1936) - Second Bartender (uncredited)
  • Mary of Scotland (1936) - One of Queen Mary's Guards (uncredited)
  • Women Are Trouble (1936) - Strong-Arm Man (uncredited)
  • Sea Spoilers (1936) - Henchman Chuck (uncredited)
  • Magnificent Brute (1936) - Waiter (uncredited)
  • Ghost-Town Gold (1936) - Street Brawler (uncredited)
  • Come and Get It (1936) - Lumberjack (uncredited)
  • Roarin' Lead (1936) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Plough and the Stars (1936) - Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Great Guy (1936) - Joe - Orphanage Receiving Clerk (uncredited)
  • Man of the People (1937) - Tough on Picnic Platform (uncredited)
  • Girl Overboard (1937) - Cop (uncredited)
  • Sea Devils (1937) - Sailor in Bar (uncredited)
  • Hit the Saddle (1937) - Joe Harvey - McGowan Henchman
  • Midnight Court (1937) - Party Guest (uncredited)
  • 23 1/2 Hours Leave (1937) - Stockade Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Behind the Headlines (1937) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • Meet the Missus (1937) - Stagehand (uncredited)
  • Sing and Be Happy (1937) - Truck Driver (uncredited)
  • Wee Willie Winkie (1937) - Soldier (uncredited)
  • Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Big Shot (1937) - Servant (uncredited)
  • The Rangers Step In (1937) - Deputy (uncredited)
  • Souls at Sea (1937) - Lifeboat Crewman (uncredited)
  • Sophie Lang Goes West (1937) - Painter
  • Radio Patrol (1937, Serial) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Music for Madame (1937) - Electrician (uncredited)
  • Stand-In (1937) - Studio Mob Member (uncredited)
  • You're a Sweetheart (1937) - Potential Bodyguard (uncredited)
  • In Old Chicago (1938) - Hub Patron (uncredited)
  • Hawaiian Buckaroo (1938) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Jury's Secret (1938) - Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Little Miss Roughneck (1938) - Prisoner (uncredited)
  • A Slight Case of Murder (1938) - The Stranger
  • He Couldn't Say No (1938) - Jostled Subway Rider Taking Seat (uncredited)
  • Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938) - Male Nurse in Sanitarium (uncredited)
  • Rawhide (1938) - Gil - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Crime School (1938) - Clerk Outside Morgan's Office (uncredited)
  • Kidnapped (1938) - Crewman (uncredited)
  • You and Me (1938) - Bartender (uncredited)
  • Professor Beware (1938) - Brawler (uncredited)
  • Racket Busters (1938) - Martin's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Block-Heads (1938) - Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Dick Tracy Returns (1938, Serial) - Fertilizer Warehouse Thug (uncredited)
  • The Spider's Web (1938, Serial) - Powerhouse Worker (uncredited)
  • Flying G-Men (1939, Serial) - Dugan (uncredited)
  • Stagecoach (1939) - Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
  • Let Freedom Ring (1939) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • The Oklahoma Kid (1939) - Juror #4 (uncredited)
  • Society Lawyer (1939) - Crelliman's Henchman (uncredited)
  • I'm from Missouri (1939) - Superintendent (uncredited)
  • The Lady and the Mob (1939) - Watson's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Hotel Imperial (1939) - Sentry (uncredited)
  • The Lady's from Kentucky (1939) - Longshoreman (uncredited)
  • Mandrake the Magician (1939, Serial) - Streeter (uncredited)
  • Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939) - Harry (uncredited)
  • 6,000 Enemies (1939) - Prisoner (uncredited)
  • The Oregon Trail (1939, Serial) - Henchman [Ch. 11] (uncredited)
  • Each Dawn I Die (1939) - Convict (uncredited)
  • Our Leading Citizen (1939) - Workman (uncredited)
  • Daughter of the Tong (1939) - Sam - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Blackmail (1939) - Truck Driver at Gas Station (uncredited)
  • Oklahoma Frontier (1939) - Henchman Grimes
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) - Bodyguard (uncredited)
  • The Marshal of Mesa City (1939) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • Chip of the Flying U (1939) - Foreign Agent's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Destry Rides Again (1939) - Stage Shotgun Rider (uncredited)
  • Swanee River (1939) - Jim, Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
  • The Shadow (1940, Serial) - Henchman Adams (uncredited)
  • The Green Hornet (1940, Serial) - Meadows' Garage Lookout [Ch. 5] / Policeman [Ch. 9] (uncredited)
  • The Grapes of Wrath (1940) - Deputy / Troublemaker (uncredited)
  • I Take This Woman (1940) - Taxi Driver (scenes deleted)
  • Black Friday (1940) - Cabbie (uncredited)
  • Johnny Apollo (1940) - Guard Escorting Apollo (uncredited)
  • Winners of the West (1940, Serial) - Rooney [Ch. 3] (uncredited)
  • Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) - Night Court Spectator (uncredited)
  • Ragtime Cowboy Joe (1940) - Henchman Del
  • Glamour for Sale (1940) - Mugg (uncredited)
  • The Long Voyage Home (1940) - Max
  • The Green Archer (1940, Serial) - Brunner (uncredited)
  • The Devil's Pipeline (1940) - Prisoner (uncredited)
  • Chad Hanna (1940) - Canvasman (uncredited)
  • Come Live with Me (1941) - Diner (uncredited)
  • White Eagle (1941, Serial) - Nash (uncredited)
  • Meet the Chump (1941) - Electrician (uncredited)
  • The Penalty (1941) - Worker (uncredited)
  • The Lady from Cheyenne (1941) - Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Big Boss (1941) - One of the Chain Gang (uncredited)
  • Billy the Kid (1941) - Man with Rifle Behind Barred Window (uncredited)
  • Rawhide Rangers (1941) - Rancher (uncredited)
  • Manpower (1941) - Midnight Club Waiter (uncredited)
  • Mystery Ship (1941) - Witness (uncredited)
  • Texas (1941) - Handler / Cornerman at Fight (uncredited)
  • Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941) - Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
  • Holt of the Secret Service (1941, Serial) - Detour Henchman (uncredited)
  • Fighting Bill Fargo (1941) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • Among the Living (1941) - Mill Worker (uncredited)
  • Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. (1941, Serial) - Junction Heavy 2 (uncredited)
  • Fly-by-Night (1942) - Truck Driver (uncredited)
  • Woman of the Year (1942) - Mug (uncredited)
  • Stagecoach Buckaroo (1942) - Stagecoach Guard Slatz
  • The Adventures of Martin Eden (1942) - Sailor (uncredited)
  • The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) - Villager at Hearing (uncredited)
  • Two Yanks in Trinidad (1942) - Mug (uncredited)
  • A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) - Doorman Hailing Taxis (uncredited)
  • Perils of the Royal Mounted (1942, Serial) - Pedro - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) - Circus Roustabout Driving Car (uncredited)
  • In Old California (1942) - Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
  • Sabotage Squad (1942) - Saboteur (uncredited)
  • Overland Mail (1942, Serial) - Miles - Stage Driver [Ch. 10] (uncredited)
  • Lucky Legs (1942) - Dan (uncredited)
  • You Can't Escape Forever (1942) - Harry - Lonesome Club Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Valley of Vanishing Men (1942, Serial) - Cave Henchman (ch's 4, 12) (uncredited)
  • Mug Town (1942) - Railroad Bull (uncredited)
  • Two Weeks to Live (1943) - Man Pushing Wheelchair (uncredited)
  • The Moon Is Down (1943) - Miner (uncredited)
  • Frontier Law (1943) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • Batman (1943, Serial) - Bartender (uncredited)
  • Swing Shift Maisie (1943) - Man in Employment Line (uncredited)
  • The Girl from Monterrey (1943) - Fight Spectator (uncredited)
  • Gangway for Tomorrow (1943) - Worker (uncredited)
  • Government Girl (1943) - Military Policeman (uncredited)
  • The Texas Kid (1943) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • Marshal of Gunsmoke (1944) - Henchman at Lon's (uncredited)
  • Sailor's Holiday (1944) - Laundry Man (uncredited)
  • Once Upon a Time (1944) - Shipyard Worker (uncredited)
  • Man from Frisco (1944) - Workman (uncredited)
  • The Great Moment (1944) - Man at Bar (uncredited)
  • Moonlight and Cactus (1944) - Seaman (uncredited)
  • The Last Ride (1944) - Hans, a Hoodlum (uncredited)
  • Enemy of Women (1944) - Gestapo Man (uncredited)
  • Belle of the Yukon (1944) - Harry (uncredited)
  • The Lost Weekend (1945) - Drunk in Alcoholic Ward (uncredited)
  • They Were Expendable (1945) - 'Squarehead' Larsen SC 2c
  • Abilene Town (1946) - First Wagon Driver Caught in Stampede (uncredited)
  • The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) - Cop at Train Station (uncredited)
  • The Hoodlum Saint (1946) - Mug (uncredited)
  • Renegades (1946) - Barfly at Yellow Rock (uncredited)
  • Dangerous Business (1946) - Prisoner (uncredited)
  • My Brother Talks to Horses (1947) - Bank Guard (uncredited)
  • The Law Comes to Gunsight (1947) - Jailed Henchman (uncredited)
  • Magic Town (1947) - Shoe Shine Customer (uncredited)
  • That Hagen Girl (1947) - Man at Train Station (uncredited)
  • Killer McCoy (1947) - Cigones' Handler / Cornerman (uncredited)
  • Black Bart (1948) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • Fort Apache (1948) - Tom O'Feeney (uncredited)
  • Return of the Bad Men (1948) - Man with Judge Harper (uncredited)
  • The Babe Ruth Story (1948) - Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
  • Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948) - Seaman in Pub (uncredited)
  • 3 Godfathers (1948) - Bartender (uncredited)
  • Act of Violence (1949) - Man (uncredited)
  • Shockproof (1949) - Job Applicant (uncredited)
  • El Paso (1949) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • The Set-Up (1949) - Fight Spectator Behind the Glutton (uncredited)
  • Special Agent (1949) - Logger (uncredited)
  • Mr. Soft Touch (1949) - Bystander at Fire (uncredited)
  • Scene of the Crime (1949) - Passerby (uncredited)
  • Pinky (1949) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • The Gal Who Took the West (1949) - Soldier (uncredited)
  • South Sea Sinner (1950) - Boat Passenger (uncredited)
  • When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) - Joe - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • The Secret Fury (1950) - Jury Foreman (uncredited)
  • Frenchie (1950) - Saloon Patron (uncredited)
  • California Passage (1950) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • Belle Le Grand (1951) - Miner at Lynching (uncredited)
  • Payment on Demand (1951) - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Santa Fe (1951) - Missouri Saloon Barfly (uncredited)
  • I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) - Senate Hearing Spectator (uncredited)
  • Gunplay (1951) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Big Gusher (1951) - Casino Gambler (uncredited)
  • The Lady and the Bandit (1951) - Pub Customer (uncredited)
  • Iron Man (1951) - Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
  • Saturday's Hero (1951) - Manuel's Bar Patron (uncredited)
  • The Barefoot Mailman (1951) - Theron Henchman (uncredited)
  • Lone Star (1952) - Townsman (uncredited)
  • The Belle of New York (1952) - Bowery Bum Wearing Dark Reddish Coat (uncredited)
  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) - Sound Technician (uncredited)
  • The San Francisco Story (1952) - Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Quiet Man (1952) - Police Sergeant Hanan (uncredited)
  • Scarlet Angel (1952) - Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
  • What Price Glory (1952) - Laughing Marine in formation (uncredited)
  • O. Henry's Full House (1952) - Bar Customer (uncredited)
  • The Turning Point (1952) - Ran at Ringside (uncredited)
  • A Perilous Journey (1953) - Bar Patron (uncredited)
  • Pickup on South Street (1953) - Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
  • Pony Express (1953) - Sacramento Townsman (uncredited)
  • South Sea Woman (1953) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • Calamity Jane (1953) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • Destry (1954) - Barfly (uncredited)
  • The Long Gray Line (1955) - Waiter (uncredited)
  • Mister Roberts (1955) - Cookie
  • The Spoilers (1955) - Commissioner's Deputy (uncredited)
  • It's a Dog's Life (1955) - Man at Shoeshine Stand (uncredited)
  • Blazing the Overland Trail (1956, Serial) - Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Last Hurrah (1958) - Caterer at Wake (uncredited)
  • Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960) - Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
  • Inherit the Wind (1960) - Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • North to Alaska (1960) - Miner (uncredited)

References[]

  1. ^ Hans J. Wollstein (1994). Strangers in Hollywood: The History of Scandinavian Actors in American Films from 1910 to World War II. Scarecrow Press. p. 349. ISBN 978-0-8108-2938-1. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
  2. ^ Matheson, Sue (2019). The John Ford Encyclopedia. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 325. ISBN 978-1-5381-0382-1. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Harry Tenbrook". B-Westerns.Com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.

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