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Herbert Anderson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Herbert Anderson (March 30, 1917 – June 11, 1994) was an American character actor probably best remembered for his role as Henry Mitchell, the father in the CBS television sitcom Dennis the Menace. After a few minor roles in films for Warner Bros
Born: Fri, Mar 30 1917
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Death: Sat, Jun 11 1994
Herbert Anderson is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Virginia Hill
Virginia Hill
Herbert Anderson was 57 in Virginia Hill as 'Sen. Estes Kefauver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of Rascal
Rascal
Herbert Anderson was 52 in Rascal as 'Mr. Pringle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1969
Poster of Hold On!
Hold On!
Herbert Anderson was 49 in Hold On! as 'Ed Lindquist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1966
Poster of I Bury the Living
I Bury the Living
Herbert Anderson was 41 in I Bury the Living as 'Jess Jessup'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of Nightmare at Ground Zero
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Herbert Anderson was 41 in Nightmare at Ground Zero
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1958
Poster of My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey
Herbert Anderson was 40 in My Man Godfrey as 'Hubert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of Night Passage
Night Passage
Herbert Anderson was 40 in Night Passage as 'Will Renner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1957
Poster of Joe Butterfly
Joe Butterfly
Herbert Anderson was 40 in Joe Butterfly as 'Maj. Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of Kelly and Me
Kelly and Me
Herbert Anderson was 40 in Kelly and Me as 'Ben Collins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1957
Poster of Spring Reunion
Spring Reunion
Herbert Anderson was 39 in Spring Reunion as 'Edward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957
Poster of Four Girls in Town
Four Girls in Town
Herbert Anderson was 39 in Four Girls in Town as 'Ted Larabee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1957
Poster of The Benny Goodman Story
The Benny Goodman Story
Herbert Anderson was 38 in The Benny Goodman Story as 'John Hammond Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1956
Poster of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Herbert Anderson was 38 in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of The Caine Mutiny
The Caine Mutiny
Herbert Anderson was 37 in The Caine Mutiny as 'Ens. Rabbit'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1954
Poster of Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky
Herbert Anderson was 36 in Island in the Sky as 'Breezy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1953
Poster of The Girl in White
The Girl in White
Herbert Anderson was 35 in The Girl in White as 'Dr. Barclay'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1952
Poster of Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers
Herbert Anderson was 34 in Finders Keepers as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Excuse My Dust
Excuse My Dust
Herbert Anderson was 34 in Excuse My Dust as 'Ben Parrott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1951
Poster of The Magnificent Yankee
The Magnificent Yankee
Herbert Anderson was 33 in The Magnificent Yankee as 'Baxter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1950
Poster of The Lawless
The Lawless
Herbert Anderson was 33 in The Lawless as 'Jonas Creel (as Guy Anderson)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of The Yellow Cab Man
The Yellow Cab Man
Herbert Anderson was 32 in The Yellow Cab Man as 'Willis Tomlin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1950
Poster of Battleground
Battleground
Herbert Anderson was 32 in Battleground as 'Hansan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1949
Poster of The Set-Up
The Set-Up
Herbert Anderson was 31 in The Set-Up as 'Husband (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1949
Poster of Give My Regards to Broadway
Give My Regards to Broadway
Herbert Anderson was 31 in Give My Regards to Broadway as 'Frank Doty'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1948
Poster of You Were Meant for Me
You Were Meant for Me
Herbert Anderson was 30 in You Were Meant for Me as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1948
Poster of Love and Learn
Love and Learn
Herbert Anderson was 30 in Love and Learn as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of That Way with Women
That Way with Women
Herbert Anderson was 29 in That Way with Women as 'Melvyn Pfeiffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1947
Poster of This Is the Army
This Is the Army
Herbert Anderson was 26 in This Is the Army as 'Danny Davidson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1943
Poster of The Male Animal
The Male Animal
Herbert Anderson was 24 in The Male Animal as 'Michael Barnes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1942
Poster of The Body Disappears
The Body Disappears
Herbert Anderson was 24 in The Body Disappears as 'George Appleby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1941
Poster of Navy Blues
Navy Blues
Herbert Anderson was 24 in Navy Blues as 'Homer Matthews'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1941
Poster of Highway West
Highway West
Herbert Anderson was 24 in Highway West as 'Worker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Poster of The Bride Came C.O.D.
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Herbert Anderson was 24 in The Bride Came C.O.D. as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel
Herbert Anderson was 24 in Wings of Steel
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1941
Poster of The Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde
Herbert Anderson was 23 in The Strawberry Blonde as 'Girl-Chaser in a Park (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Honeymoon for Three
Honeymoon for Three
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Honeymoon for Three as 'Floyd T. Ingram'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1941
Poster of Four Mothers
Four Mothers
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Four Mothers as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1941
Poster of Dive Bomber
Dive Bomber
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Dive Bomber as 'Chubby Markham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Meet the Fleet
Meet the Fleet
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Meet the Fleet as 'Dan Howell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Poster of No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy
Herbert Anderson was 23 in No Time for Comedy as 'Actor in Show (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1940
Poster of Service with the Colors
Service with the Colors
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Service with the Colors as 'Hiram Briggs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk
Herbert Anderson was 23 in The Sea Hawk as 'Eph Winters'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1940
Poster of Young America Flies
Young America Flies
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Young America Flies as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1940
Poster of Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad
Herbert Anderson was 23 in Tear Gas Squad as 'Pliny Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of 'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again
Herbert Anderson was 23 in 'Til We Meet Again as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1940
Poster of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Herbert Anderson was 22 in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet as 'Medical Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance
Herbert Anderson was 22 in Calling Philo Vance as 'First Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1940
Poster of The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th
Herbert Anderson was 22 in The Fighting 69th as 'Private Casey (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Herbert Anderson was 56+ in Adam's Rib
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Herbert Anderson was 55+ in The Waltons as 'Mr. Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Paul Lynde Show
The Paul Lynde Show
Herbert Anderson was 55+ in The Paul Lynde Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Herbert Anderson was 55+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor
Herbert Anderson was 52+ in Nanny and the Professor
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch
Herbert Anderson was 52+ in The Brady Bunch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1969
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Herbert Anderson was 51+ in Adam-12 as 'George Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Herbert Anderson was 51+ in The Name of the Game as 'Roger Dall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Herbert Anderson was 49+ in Ironside as ', Leon Karp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Herbert Anderson was 49+ in Dragnet as 'Robert Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 1967
Poster of Family Affair
Family Affair
Herbert Anderson was 49+ in Family Affair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Herbert Anderson was 48+ in Batman as 'Harry Hummert, Racing Secretary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Herbert Anderson was 48+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Commander Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Herbert Anderson was 48+ in Green Acres
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Herbert Anderson was 47+ in Daniel Boone as 'Wyman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Cara Williams Show
The Cara Williams Show
Herbert Anderson was 47+ in The Cara Williams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Herbert Anderson was 47+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Harry Barnman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Herbert Anderson was 47+ in Bewitched as 'Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Bing Crosby Show
The Bing Crosby Show
Herbert Anderson was 47+ in The Bing Crosby Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Herbert Anderson was 46+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Mr. Norton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Herbert Anderson was 43+ in My Three Sons as ', Joe Linden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Herbert Anderson was 42+ in Dennis the Menace as 'Henry Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Herbert Anderson was 42+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Herbert Anderson was 41+ in Rawhide as 'Sheriff Burr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt
Herbert Anderson was 40+ in Sea Hunt
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1958
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Herbert Anderson was 40+ in The Real McCoys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Herbert Anderson was 40+ in Perry Mason as 'Eugene Milton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Official Detective
Official Detective
Herbert Anderson was 39+ in Official Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Herbert Anderson was 39+ in Telephone Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Herbert Anderson was 38+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Herbert Anderson was 38+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Bob Perkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Herbert Anderson was 38+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'John Keller, George Thompson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Herbert Anderson was 38+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Herbert Anderson was 38+ in Gunsmoke as 'Elwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Herbert Anderson was 37+ in The Millionaire as 'Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Herbert Anderson was 37+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Charles Lowell Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Herbert Anderson was 37+ in Climax! as 'Devlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Herbert Anderson was 35+ in General Electric Theater as 'Lt. Haggerty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Herbert Anderson was 35+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Desk Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Herbert Anderson was 34+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Harold Halloway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Herbert Anderson was 34+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Healy, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951