Anecdotes

He wrestled professionally before entering the movies.

Broad-faced, flat-nosed character actor, once known as "Bomber Kulkavich" during his previous incarnation as a pugilist and wrestler. One-time judo champion of South America. Fellow wrestler Mike Mazurki got him into the acting business, where he carved a niche as good-hearted, but dense, sergeants or small-time hoods.

Henry was also a talented Piano Player at one of the nightspots in San Clemente California. Many of the visiting Marines used to recognize him in the early '60s from his role in Hennesey (1959).

Despite his muscular build, and his athletic accomplishments, he was stricken by a fatal heart attack at the age of only 53.

Remembered for playing for portraying Chief Petty Officer Curly Jones from Season 1 of Voyage au fond des mers (1964).