Victor Henry (30 July 1943, in

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– 20 November 1985, in

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) was an English actor best known for his work on stage particularly at the Royal Court.

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called him "a phenomenal actor."

Career

Educated at

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, Henry appeared from the mid-1960s in various stage roles and was praised by

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. In 1966, he appeared on Broadway in the title role of '' Hail Scrawdyke!'' by

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, directed by

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. It closed after eight performances. Henry also worked in a number of TV shows such as ''Diary of a Young Man'', ''The Gamblers'' and ''The Contenders''. He also appeared sporadically in films, notably playing a lead role in the comedy drama ''

All Neat in Black Stockings ''All Neat in Black Stockings'' is a 1969 British comedy-drama directed by Christopher Morahan and starring Victor Henry, Susan George and Jack Shepherd. The screenplay was by Jane Gaskell and Hugh Whitemore based on Gaskell's 1966 novel of t ...

'' alongside Susan George, released in 1969. His career continued until 1972, when he was severely injured in a road accident. While he was walking from a theatre a car struck a concrete lamppost which fell and struck his head sending him into a coma. Victor was moved to

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in Wakefield so his mother could visit him daily. Henry never came round from his vegetative state and he eventually died in 1985, aged 42.

Filmography

Select theatre credits

*''Total Eclipse'' *''Look Back in Anger'' *''When Did You See my Mother Last''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Henry, Victor 1943 births 1985 deaths English male film actors English male television actors 20th-century English male actors