Henry Travers (5 March 1874 – 18 October 1965) 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. Travers specialized in portraying slightly bumbling but friendly and lovable old men.