Henry Travers Henry Travers Travers John Heagerty (5 March 1874 – 18 October 1965), known by the stage name Henry Travers, was an English film and stage character actor. His most famous role was the guardian angel Clarence Odbody in the 1946 film classic "It's a Wonderful Life". He also received an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in "Mrs. Miniver" (1942). Travers specialized in portraying slightly bumbling but friendly and lovable old men. Travers was born in Prudhoe, Northumberland, and was the son of Daniel Heagerty, a doctor originally from Ireland, and Ellen Gillman Hornibrook Belcher. His mother was a
Hamlet in popular culture works based on "Hamlet" include: Contemporary popular music mentions include: The play has contributed many phrases to common English vernacular, including the famous "To be, or not to be". Hamlet in popular culture Numerous references to "Hamlet" in popular culture (in film, literature, arts, etc.) reflect the continued influence of this play. "Hamlet" is one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, topping the list at the Royal Shakespeare since 1879. The following list of plays including references to "Hamlet" is ordered alphabetically. The following list is ordered alphabetically. Sitcoms alluding to "Hamlet" include "Gilligan's Island", "Happy Days", "Skins", "Mystery