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Henry Davis

1886 – 1946

American Broadway actor and singer

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Lived 1886 – 1946 (aged 59–60). Henry Davis was an American actor.

Henry Davis (1886 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. – April 1, 1946 New York, New York, U.S.) was an American Broadway actor and singer. He created the role of Robbins in Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess and appeared on Broadway stages between 1900 and 1942.

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1886, Chicago
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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henry Davis's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Davis?

American Broadway actor and singer (1886-1946)

When was Henry Davis born?

Henry Davis was born in 1886 in Chicago.

When did Henry Davis die?

Henry Davis died on 1 April 1946 in New York City.

What was Henry Davis's occupation?

Henry Davis was an actor.

What nationality was Henry Davis?

Henry Davis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Davis

· Wikidata: Q5720217

· DBpedia: Henry Davis (performer)

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