Harry Gribbon 1885 – 1961

Biography

Harry Gribbon was born on June 9, 1885, in New York City, arriving into a world on the cusp of tremendous change. He would go on to build a career in entertainment during a formative era of American theater and film, establishing himself as an actor whose work spanned multiple decades. His journey from New York to the broader stages of performance reflected both his ambition and the expanding opportunities available to performers of his generation.

Throughout his professional life, Gribbon contributed to the entertainment industry during its most transformative periods. His career encompassed the theatrical traditions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as the emerging medium of cinema that would reshape American culture. Though details of his specific roles and achievements remain part of the historical record, his dedication to his craft was evident in his sustained presence within the profession.

Gribbon spent his later years in Los Angeles, the heart of America’s film industry, where he remained active until his death on July 28, 1961. He was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California, a final resting place that has honored many of entertainment’s notable figures. His life, spanning from the Victorian era through the mid-twentieth century, marked a significant chapter in American performance history.