Henri De Vries was an American actor, best known for his roles in Cleopatra (1917), Der Meister der Welt (1927), and A Case of Arson (1913). He was born on August 8, 1864, in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, and passed away on January 31, 1949, in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Personal and Family Life
Henri De Vries was married to Dorothy Drake. He was the son of famous stage actress Sophie de Vries, which likely influenced his interest in acting from an early age.
Career
De Vries had a successful career, appearing in multiple films spanning different genres. Some of his prominent roles showcased his versatility as an actor, earning him recognition in the early film industry.
Death and Legacy
Henri De Vries died on January 31, 1949, in Amsterdam. His contributions to early cinema are remembered, and he left a legacy as a talented actor of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra | 1917-10-14 | Octavius Caesar |
| The Scarab Murder Case | 1936-11-30 | Dr. Bliss |
| Strange Experiment | 1937-04-26 | Professor Bauer |
| Boefje | 1939-10-04 | |
| Die Brüder Schellenberg | 1926-03-22 | Der alte Rauchenstein |
| Murder at Covent Garden | 1932-02-18 | Van Blond |
| The Celestial City | 1929-03-01 | Bill |
| Die Pik-Dame | 1927-08-01 | |
| Der Meister der Welt | 1927-03-22 | |
| White Cargo | 1929-05-25 | The Skipper |
| Op een Avond in Mei | 1936-12-11 | Professor Berger |