Todd Karns

Actor

January 15, 1921 (79 years)

† February 5, 2000

Hollywood, California, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

6.5

Dragnet

Follows the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

8.3

It's a Wonderful Life

Harry Bailey

George 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 loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

7.2

The Caine Mutiny

Petty Officer 1st Class Stillwell (uncredited)

When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

5.9

Invaders from Mars

Jim the Gas Station Attendant

A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.

6.4

The Red Badge of Courage

Soldier (uncredited)

Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.

6.5

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

Self (archive footage)

Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.

5.8

My Son John

Bedford (uncredited)

In this Cold War drama, a woman suspects her son is a Communist spy.

4.6

Flat Top

Judge

A rock hard commander trains Navy Carrier Pilots during the Second World War

5.2

Mutiny

Andrews

Early in the War of 1812, Captain James Marshall is commissioned to run the British blockade and fetch an unofficial war loan from France. As first mate, Marshall recruits Ben Waldridge, a cashiered former British Navy captain. Waldridge brings his former gun crew...who begin plotting mutiny as soon as they learn there'll be gold aboard. The gold duly arrives, and with it Waldridge's former sweetheart Leslie, who's fond of a bit of gold herself. Which side is Waldridge really on?

7.0

Eagle Squadron

Meyers

An American joins the British Royal Air Force just before Pearl Harbor is attacked, and falls in love with a beautiful English girl.

6.3

Good Sam

Joe Adams

Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.

6.1

Let's Dance

Sergeant (uncredited)

Years after the death of her husband, Kitty McNeil takes her son and flees from the home of her wealthy and controlling mother-in-law. Alone and jobless in New York, she runs into an old flame, her USO partner Donald Elwood, who agrees to help her fight for custody of the child.

6.6

My Foolish Heart

After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.

5.8

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western world's most popular Christmas traditions -- from the significance of December 25th and its relationship to winter solstice to the enchanting legend of Santa Claus and Prince Albert's 1841 unveiling of the Christmas tree.

5.8

It's a Small World

Sam

Harry Musk is one in a million. That means that he's the one out of a million children who is perfectly proportioned but will never grow larger than a typical six-year-old. Adult, pint-sized Harry longs to be part of the big world.

6.2

The Courtship of Andy Hardy

Harry Land

While Judge Hardy handles a couple's divorce, Andy takes a shine to their shy daughter.

5.5

Battle Zone

Officer

Two Marine Corps combat photographers compete for the love of a Red Cross nurse during the Korean War. During a secret mission behind the North Korean lines their rivalry reaches a boiling point.

7.8

China Venture

Lt. March (uncredited)

American soldiers undertake a mission to capture a Japanese admiral who has survived an air crash in China during WWII.

5.7

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary

Harry Land

All set to graduate from high school , Andy Hardy flunks his English exam -- in spite of the fact that Aunt Milly is his teacher, and that the Judge has gone to all the trouble of getting him his very own private secretary.

6.0

Mission Over Korea

Jerry Barker

A rookie pilot in the Korean War wants to avenge his brother's death.