Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson (born James Bateman; September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, comedian and poet. He played roles in the TV sketch-comedy series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1971, was the voice of the protagonist Wilbur in the animated feature Charlotte's Web (1973), portrayed country star Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman's film Nashville (1975) and the Illinois Nazi leader in The Blues Brothers (1980), and appeared in The 'Burbs (1989).

This article is about the actor. For other people named Henry Gibson, see Henry Gibson (disambiguation).

Henry Gibson
Gibson as The Poet on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, 1969
Born
James Bateman

(1935-09-21)September 21, 1935
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 2009(2009-09-14) (aged 73)
Malibu, California, U.S.
Other namesOlsen Gibson
Alma materCatholic University of America
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • poet
Years active1943–2009
Spouse
Lois Joan Geiger
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(m. 1966; died 2007)​
Children3, including Charles Alexander Gibson
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