- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHenry Codman Potter
- Nickname
- Hank
- H.C. Potter was born on November 13, 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), Hellzapoppin' (1941) and The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). He was married to Lucilla Annie Wylie. He died on August 31, 1977 in Southampton, New York, USA.
- SpouseLucilla Annie Wylie(September 25, 1926 - August 31, 1977) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenJohn Daniel PotterRobert Alonzo PotterEarl Wylie Potter
- ParentsAlonzo PotterElsie Mathelde Nicholas
- Although few of his films are really distinguished, he was a very successful stage director, directing three top Broadway plays which eventually became highly successful films.
- Graduate of Yale University.
- In 1927 he founded and was a director for the Hampton Players, a Long Island (NY) repertory group. He later worked as a director on Broadway, then moved to Hollywood in 1935. At first he freelanced, then went under contract at MGM (1939-40), RKO (1947-48) and United Artists (1948). Also directed for Disney and Goldwyn. Returned to the theatre in the 1950s.
- Father: Alonzo Potter; Mother: Elsie Mathelde Nicholas.
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