Harry Handworth
actor, director
- Birth name:
- Henry Handworth
- Born:
- 1878, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Died:
- 1916-03-22, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Professions:
- actor, director
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, in 1878, Harry Handworth emerged as a notable figure in early American cinema. A versatile talent, he adeptly navigated roles both behind and in front of the camera, establishing himself as both a director and an actor. His cinematic legacy includes the 1914 features *The Path Forbidden* and *The Toll of Mammon*, alongside the 1916 production *The Question*. He shared his life with his wife, Octavia Handworth. Sadly, his promising career was cut short when he passed away on March 22, 1916, in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, USA.
