Henry Calvin was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Babes in Toyland, Zorro, and Ship of Fools. Born on May 25, 1918, in Dallas, Texas, he gained fame for his rich singing voice and his portrayal of Sergeant García in the 1950s TV series Zorro.
Personal and Family Life
Henry Calvin was born Wimberly Calvin Goodman and grew up in Dallas. He attended Southern Methodist University after graduating from Sunset High School. During his childhood, he sang in the choir at the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Calvin also took part in a guest appearance on The Dick Van Dyke Show, impersonating Oliver Hardy.
Death and Legacy
Henry Calvin passed away on October 6, 1975, in Dallas, Texas, after a battle with cancer. His work in television and film, particularly his memorable role in Zorro, left a lasting impact on audiences. Fans remember him for both his acting talent and his exceptional singing voice.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Babes in Toyland | 1961-12-14 | Gonzorgo |
| Crime Against Joe | 1956-03-21 | Red Waller |
| Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus | 1960-01-21 | Ben Cotter |
| The Broken Star | 1956-04-01 | Thornton W. Wills |
| Zorro, the Avenger | 1959-09-10 | Sgt. Garcia |
| The Sign of Zorro | 1958-11-18 | Sgt. Garcia |
| The Yeomen of the Guard | 1957-04-10 | Wilfred Shadbolt |
| Disneyland ’59 | 1959-06-15 | Self |
| Back Stage Party | 1961-12-17 | Self |
| Ship of Fools | 1965-07-29 | Fat Man |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961-10-03 | |
| Run, Buddy, Run | 1966-09-12 | |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948-10-03 | |
| The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. | 1966-09-13 | |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | Lazaro Figueroa |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963-09-24 | Pixley Fats |
| Zorro | 1957-10-10 | Demetrio López García |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | 1951-12-24 | Wilfred Shadbolt |
| The Wonderful World of Disney: Presented by Disney+ | 1954-10-27 | Sergeant Demetrio Lopez Garcia |