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H.L. Mencken(1880-1956)

  • Writer
  • Actor
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H.L. Mencken was born on 12 September 1880 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Good Night Valentino (2003), Camille (1926) and Mitzi & Mencken (2008). He was married to Sara Powell Haardt. He died on 29 January 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
BornSeptember 12, 1880
DiedJanuary 29, 1956(75)
BornSeptember 12, 1880
DiedJanuary 29, 1956(75)
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Known for

Good Night Valentino (2003)
Good Night Valentino
7.3
Short
  • Writer
  • 2003
Ethel Barrymore in Camille (1926)
Camille
4.6
Short
  • Andrew Volstead
  • 1926
Mitzi & Mencken
Video
  • Writer
  • 2008

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Writer



  • Mitzi & Mencken
    Video
    • Writer
    • 2008
  • Good Night Valentino (2003)
    Good Night Valentino
    7.3
    Short
    • article: "Valentino"
    • 2003

Actor



  • Ethel Barrymore in Camille (1926)
    Camille
    4.6
    Short
    • Andrew Volstead
    • 1926

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 12, 1880
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • January 29, 1956
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Spouse
    • Sara Powell HaardtAugust 27, 1930 - May 31, 1935 (her death)
  • Other works
    Short story: "Christmas Story." New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Publicity listings
    • 40 Print Biographies
    • 6 Portrayals
    • 10 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was a mentor to Alistair Cooke and William Raymond Manchester.
  • Quotes
    Love is the delusion that one woman differs from another.
  • Nicknames
    • Harry
    • The Anti-Christ of Baltimore
    • The Sage of Baltimore

FAQ

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  • When did H.L. Mencken die?
    January 29, 1956
  • How old was H.L. Mencken when he died?
    75 years old
  • Where did H.L. Mencken die?
    Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • When was H.L. Mencken born?
    September 12, 1880
  • Where was H.L. Mencken born?
    Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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