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Walter Henry

Known for

Acting

Born

October 24, 1921

Birthplace

Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Died

February 21, 2005 (aged 83)

Biography

British bit player Walter Henry was born Israel W. Nagelkop on October 24, 1921 in Hammersmith, London, England. Henry initially worked as a film publicist prior to embarking on a career as an extra in the late 1940's. A brawny man with a rugged face, close-cropped hair, and a strong build, Walter could be often spotted in various movies and TV shows as thugs, soldiers, or police officers. Henry died at age 83 on February 21, 2005 in Edgware, Middlesex, England.

Best known work

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983

The Omen

The Omen

1976

Lolita

Lolita

1962

Top Secret!

Top Secret!

1984

History of the World: Part I

History of the World: Part I

1981

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

1963

Evil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

1982

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

1976

The Brides of Dracula

The Brides of Dracula

1960

Filmography

1984
Top Secret!
as East German Officer (uncredited)
1983
Return of the Jedi
as Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
1982
Witness for the Prosecution
as Juror (uncredited)
1982
Evil Under the Sun
as Waiter (uncredited)
1981
History of the World: Part I
as King Louis XVI's Servant (uncredited)
1980
George & Mildred
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1980
Hammer House of HorrorTV
as Security Guard (uncredited) (1 episode)
1980
The Empire Strikes Back
as Rebel Technician on Hoth (uncredited)
1978
Edward and Mrs SimpsonTV
as Lady Furness’s Butler (uncredited) (1 episode)
1978
Carry On Emmannuelle
as Customs Officer (uncredited)
1978
The Big Sleep
as Detective Taking Marlowe's Statement (uncredited)
1977
That's Carry On!
as Man in Cinema (archive footage) (uncredited)
1976
The Eagle Has Landed
as Constable (uncredited)
1976
The Omen
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
1976
The Slipper and the Rose
as Nobleman (uncredited)
1975
Rumpole of the BaileyTV
as Foreman (1 episode)
1974
The Zoo GangTV
as Consulate Official (uncredited) (1 episode)
1973
The MacKintosh Man
as Inmate (uncredited)
1973
No Sex Please - We're British
as Man at Church Film Show (uncredited)
1972
Our Miss Fred
as RAF Officer (uncredited)
1972
Carry On Abroad
as Stall-Holder (uncredited)
1972
Bless This House
as Fizzo Building Commissionaire (uncredited)
1972
Carry On Matron
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1971
Carry On at Your Convenience
as Man in Cinema (uncredited)
1970
Doctor Who: Inferno
as Primord