Henry Gibson (born James Bateman; September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor known for his comically eccentric roles.
He started out in the '60s with guest appearances on a number of television series, first becoming a household name as a cast member on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, where his specialty was reciting satirical poetry in hippie attire.
On the big screen, he was known for his appearances in several Robert Altman films (most notably as country singer Haven Hamilton in Nashville), and for his role as the leader of the "Illinois Nazis" in The Blues Brothers. He also did extensive voice acting work in animation.
He died of cancer in 2009, one week shy of his 74th birthday.
Filmography on TV Tropes:
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Film Roles
- The Nutty Professor (1963): College Student
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964): Smith
- The Outlaws IS Coming! (1965): Charlie Horse
- Charlotte's Web (1973): Wilbur (voice)
- The Long Goodbye (1973): Dr. Verringer
- Nashville (1975): Haven Hamilton
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977): Gen. Pecheur
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977): "United Appeal for the Dead" Spokesman
- The Blues Brothers (1980): Head Nazi
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983): Hotel Clerk
- Monster in the Closet (1986): Dr. Pennyworth
- Innerspace (1987): Mr. Wormwood
- Switching Channels (1988): Ike Roscoe
- The 'Burbs (1989): Dr. Werner Kopek
- Brenda Starr (1989): Prof. Gerhardt Von Kreutzer
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990): Employee Fired for Smoking
- Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992): Dr. Applecheek (voice)
- Bio-Dome (1996): William Leaky
- Mother Night (1996): Adolf Eichmann (voice)
- Magnolia (1999): Thurston Howell
- The Luck of the Irish (2001): Reilly O'Reilly
- Wedding Crashers (2005): Father O'Neil
TV Roles
- 77 Sunset Strip (1963): Eddie (1 episode)
- The Joey Bishop Show (1963–64): Henry Schultz (4 episodes)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1964): Mr. Quirt Manly / Henry (1 episode)
- The Littlest Hobo (1964): Ansel (1 episode)
- My Favorite Martian (1964): Homer P. Gibson (1 episode)
- Laredo (1965): Ranger Freddy Gruber (1 episode)
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1966): Doug Bedlork (1 episode)
- F Troop (1966): Pvt. Wrongo Starr (2 episodes)
- Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (1967–71): Himself / Cast Member
- Bewitched (1968, 1970): Tim O'Shanter / Napoleon (2 episodes)
- Love, American Style (1969–73): Various (5 episodes)
- McCloud (1975): Cookie Watkins (1 episode)
- Barbary Coast (1975): Dasher (1 episode)
- Police Woman (1975): Otto Otterman (1 episode)
- Wonder Woman (1975, 1978): Nikolas / Mariposa (2 episodes)
- Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977): Max (voice)
- Fantasy Island (1978): Fred Wade (1 episode)
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1980): Squirt (1 episode)
- The Fall Guy (1981, 1984): Milton Bach / Merriwell Cooper (2 episodes)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1982): Dr. Brownell (1 episode)
- Magnum, P.I. (1982): Ronald Mills (1 episode)
- Simon & Simon (1982): Herbert T. Dowd (1 episode)
- The Love Boat (1982): Henry Beemus (1 episode)
- Quincy, M.E. (1983): Max (1 episode)
- The Biskitts (1983): Downer (voice, 13 episodes)
- The Smurfs (1983): Additional Voices (voice, 1 episode)
- The Wuzzles (1985): Eleroo (voice, 13 episodes)
- The Twilight Zone (1986): Mayor (1 episode)
- Knight Rider (1986): Donald Crane (1 episode)
- Galaxy High (1986): Doyle's Locker / Aimee's Locker (voice, 13 episodes)
- The Blinkins (1986): Announcer (voice)
- Foofur (1987): Additional Voices (voice, 13 episodes)
- Murder, She Wrote (1988, 1992): Harold Banner / Oliver Thissle (2 episodes)
- Newhart (1990): Tad Burrows / Giddy Goose (1 episode)
- The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990): Additional Voices (voice, 1 episode)
- MacGyver (1990–91): Drive Thru Customer / Pinky Burnette (2 episodes)
- Eerie, Indiana (1991): Mr. Lodgepoole (1 episode)
- Fish Police (1992): (voice, 1 episode)
- Tales from the Crypt (1992): Stanhope (1 episode)
- Sisters (1993): Cyrus Calhoun (2 episodes)
- Rugrats (1993): Hairdresser / Counselor (voice, 1 episode)
- The John Larroquette Show (1995): Priest (1 episode)
- Coach (1995): Ted Tilly (1 episode)
- Santo Bugito (1995): Mothmeyer (voice, 1 episode)
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1995–97): Mayor / Maurice (voice, 4 episodes)
- Mad About You (1996): Henry Gibson (1 episode)
- Duckman (1996): (voice, 1 episode)
- Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1997): Dick's Please (voice, 1 episode)
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1997–99): Judge Samuels / Witch Judge (4 episodes)
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998): Nilva (1 episode)
- Providence (1999): Mr. Berry (1 episode)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1999): Rhino (voice, 1 episode)
- Total Recall 2070 (1999): Belasarius (1 episode)
- Sunset Beach (1999): Wayne Landry (1 episode)
- Hey Arnold! (1999): Patty's Father (voice, 1 episode)
- The Amanda Show (1999): Helicopter Pilot (1 episode)
- Rocket Power (1999–2004): Merv Stimpleton (voice, 23 episodes)
- Early Edition (2000): Mr. Quigley (1 episode)
- Stargate SG-1 (2002): Marul (1 episode)
- She Spies (2002): Dr. Meelbow (1 episode)
- Charmed (2003): Sandman (1 episode)
- The Guardian (2003): Phil Hostetler (1 episode)
- Becker (2003): Deputy Secretary (1 episode)
- Stripperella (2004): (voice, 1 episode)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2004): Frank Ralston (1 episode)
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2004–07): Lord Pain (voice, 3 episodes)
- Boston Legal (2004–08): Judge Clark Brown (24 episodes)
- The Batman (2005): Bagley (voice, 1 episode)
- King of the Hill (2005–08): Bob Jenkins (voice, 7 episodes)
