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Todd Karns

Actor

Todd Karns

Born January 15, 1921 in Hollywood, California, USADied February 5, 200019 films

Roscoe Todd Karns (January 15, 1921 – February 5, 2000) was an American actor.[1] He is perhaps best remembered for playing George Bailey's younger brother, Harry Bailey, in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life.

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It's a Wonderful Life posterFirst watchIt's a Wonderful Life19468.3as Harry BaileyGeorge Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and…View film

Essential films

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The Caine Mutiny poster7.2The Caine Mutiny1954Invaders from Mars poster5.9Invaders from Mars1953The Red Badge of Courage poster6.4The Red Badge of Courage1951

Filmography

19 films as actor
  1. 1954The Caine MutinyPetty Officer 1st Class Stillwell (uncredited)
  2. 1953China VentureLt. March (uncredited)
  3. 1953Clipped WingsLt. Dave Moreno
  4. 1953Mission Over KoreaJerry Barker
  5. 1953Invaders from MarsJim the Gas Station Attendant
  6. 1952Battle ZoneOfficer
  7. 1952Flat TopJudge
  8. 1952My Son JohnBedford (uncredited)
  9. 1952Jet JobPeter Arlen
  10. 1952MutinyAndrews
  11. 1951The Red Badge of CourageSoldier (uncredited)
  12. 1950Let's DanceSergeant (uncredited)
  13. 1950It's a Small WorldSam
  14. 1950My Foolish Heart
  15. 1948Good SamJoe Adams
  16. 1946It's a Wonderful LifeHarry Bailey
  17. 1942Eagle SquadronMeyers
  18. 1942The Courtship of Andy HardyHarry Land
  19. 1941Andy Hardy's Private SecretaryHarry Land