Henry Davis (performer)

Henry Davis (performer)

infobox actor
name=Henry Davis



birthdate=1886
birthplace=Chicago, Illinois
deathdate=death date|1946|4|1
deathplace=New York City, New York
occupation=Stage actor, singer

Henry Davis (1886 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.April 1, 1946 New York, New York, U.S.) was an American Broadway actor and singer. He created the role of Robbins in Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" and appeared on Broadway stages between 1900 and 1942.

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