Henry Ainley
actor
- Birth name:
- Henry Hinchcliffe Ainley
- Born:
- 1879-08-21, Morley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died:
- 1945-10-31, London, England, UK
- Professions:
- actor
Biography
Originating from Morley, Leeds, on August 21, 1879, Henry Ainley became a prominent force in early British cinema and theater. His artistic contributions spanned decades, highlighted by his performances in the 1936 adaptation of 'As You Like It' and silent-era classics such as 'Sweet Lavender' (1915) and 'Iris' (1916). Ainley's private life saw him wed three times, to Suzanne Sheldon, Elaine Titus Fearon, and Bettina von Hutton respectively. He spent his final days in London, where he passed away on October 31, 1945.
