Holmes Herbert

Actor
BirthdayJul 30, 1882 (74 years old)
DeathdayDec 26, 1956
Place of birthMansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
GenderMale

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Holmes Herbert (born Horace Edward Jenner; 30 July 1882 – 26 December 1956) was an English character actor who appeared in Hollywood films from 1915 to 1952. Herbert immigrated to the United States in 1912. He never made a film in his native country, but appeared in 228 films during his career in the U.S., beginning with stalwart leading roles during the silent era, then numerous supporting roles in classic Hollywood films of the sound era, including Captain Blood (1935), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936), The Life of Emile Zola (1937), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), and Foreign Correspondent (1940). He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Jekyll's friend Dr. Lanyon in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), and made something of a career in horror films of the period, appearing in The Terror (1928), The Thirteenth Chair (1929 and 1937), The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), The Invisible Man (1933), Mark of the Vampire (1935), Tower of London (1939), The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), The Undying Monster (1942), The Mummy's Curse (1944), and The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951). He also played in several of Universal's cycle of Sherlock Holmes films during the 1940s. Holmes Herbert was married three times. His first wife was actress Beryl Mercer, and his second was Elinor Kershaw Ince, widow of film mogul Thomas H. Ince. Both marriages ended in divorce. Third wife Agnes Bartholomew died, leaving Herbert a widower, in 1955. He died in 1956 at age 74.

Known for

Chief of Police

Nov 3, 1933

Asst. Commissioner

Aug 16, 1940

Dr. John Lanyon

Dec 24, 1931

Capt. Gardner

Dec 26, 1935

Robert's Friend at Bar at Party (uncredited)

Nov 21, 1940

Charlie Jessup

Feb 24, 1944

Wilkins (uncredited)

Sep 24, 1948

Magistrate

Mar 13, 1942

Justice of the Court

Sep 1, 1939

Dr. Rasmussen

Feb 18, 1933

Sir Karell Borotyn

Apr 26, 1935

Sir Reginald

Dec 25, 1942

Ebenezer Crabtree

May 24, 1946

Saul Farnsworthy

Jun 13, 1941

Doctor

Mar 17, 1939

Alan Cosgrave

Mar 16, 1945

James Goodram, courier

Aug 1, 1944

Majordomo (uncredited)

Nov 11, 1939

Dr. Cooper

Dec 22, 1944

Mr. Ahrens

Mar 24, 1943

Chief of Police

Nov 3, 1933

Asst. Commissioner

Aug 16, 1940

Dr. John Lanyon

Dec 24, 1931

Capt. Gardner

Dec 26, 1935

Robert's Friend at Bar at Party (uncredited)

Nov 21, 1940

Charlie Jessup

Feb 24, 1944

Acting


Participated in 178 movies, 0 TV series

1952

Archbishop


1952

Magistrate (uncredited)



1951

Constable (uncredited)


1951

English Sea Captain


1950

Gen. Johnson


1949

Thomas Jefferson


1949


1949

Head of Canadian Parliament (uncredited)


1949

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)


Movie Tracker

Stay up to date with all your favorite movies and TV shows, create personalized watchlists and discover new experiences.

Copyright © 2025 Movie Tracker. All rights reserved.

Data source for all movies themoviedb.org