Harry J. Worth (also known as Michael Worth) was an American actor born on February 6, 1903, in Yorkshire, England. He is best recognized for his roles in films such as “Adventures of Red Ryder,” “Adventures of Captain Marvel,” and “The Adventures of Mark Twain.” His career spanned from British productions to Hollywood films, showcasing his talent on both stage and screen.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Worth lived a full life dedicated to acting, moving to the United States in 1929. He initially found success on Broadway before transitioning to film in Hollywood in 1935. Worth spent his later years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, living with his older sister, Beatrice Gregg, who was also an actress.
Death and Legacy
Harry Worth passed away on November 3, 1975, in an Albuquerque hospital. His legacy lives on through his numerous film and television appearances, showcasing his versatile acting skills. He was cremated privately at Fairview Park Crematory in Albuquerque and is remembered by his surviving sister and a cousin in Los Angeles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hopalong Rides Again | 1937-08-20 | Horace Hepburn |
| Don’t Talk | 1942-02-28 | Otto aka Anatole |
| Lightnin’ Bill Carson | 1936-04-14 | ‘Silent’ Tom Rand |
| Phantom Patrol | 1936-09-29 | Dapper Dan Geary & Stephen Morris |
| Tough to Handle | 1937-05-24 | Tony Franco |
| The Face Behind the Mask | 1938-03-19 | Louis XIII (uncredited) |
| Adventures of Red Ryder | 1940-06-28 | Calvin Drake |
| Tom Sawyer, Detective | 1938-12-24 | Dixon |
| Outlaws of the Orient | 1937-08-20 | Sheldon |
| The Llano Kid | 1939-12-08 | Dissipated Mexican |
| Made for Each Other | 1939-02-10 | New York Hospital Chemist (uncredited) |
| Bar 20 Rides Again | 1935-12-06 | George Perdue |
| Balalaika | 1939-12-15 | (uncredited) |
| The Call of the Savage | 1935-04-14 | Dr. Carl Neff |
| Days of Jesse James | 1939-12-20 | Frank James |
| The Invisible Killer | 1939-11-14 | Tyler, Sutton’s Secretary |
| Dangerously Yours | 1937-09-21 | Raymond the Diamond Smuggler |
| Sea Spoilers | 1936-09-30 | Nick Austin |
| The Mark of Zorro | 1940-11-08 | Caballero (uncredited) |
| Beau Geste | 1939-07-24 | Corporal (uncredited) |
| The Sea Hawk | 1940-08-10 | Spanish Officer |
| Women Without Names | 1940-03-14 | Trailer Salesman |
| Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery | 1935-10-20 | Don Alvarado Casmetto |
| Jackass Mail | 1942-07-01 | Faro Dealer |
| Charles Augustus Milverton | 1922-03-01 | Butler |
| Cyclone on Horseback | 1941-06-13 | Cobb Wayne |
| Kansas Cyclone | 1941-06-24 | Jud Parker |
| Riders of the Rio Grande | 1943-05-21 | Sam Skelly |
| The Four Feathers | 1921-05-01 | Major Willoughby |
| Honky Tonk | 1941-10-01 | Harry Gates |
| Disbarred | 1939-01-06 | Second Reporter |
| Adventures of Captain Marvel | 1941-03-28 | Prof Luther Bentley |
| The Great Impersonation | 1935-12-08 | Hugo (uncredited) |
| Two Bright Boys | 1939-09-21 | Maxwell |
| A Sailor Tramp | 1922-07-01 | The Foreman |
| The Cowboy and the Kid | 1936-07-01 | Jess Watson |
| Dangerous to Know | 1938-03-11 | Hanley |
| The Mystery of Thor Bridge | 1923-03-01 | Inspector |
| Easy Living | 1937-07-16 | Hindu Man on Bus (uncredited) |
| They Met in Bombay | 1941-06-27 | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) |