Henry Calvin

Henry Calvin was an American comic actor, who, for Disney, was best known for his role as Sergeant Garcia in the Spanish Western comedy-drama series Zorro. He also portrayed Gonzorgo in Babes in Toyland and Ben Cotter in Toby Tyler, both of which he appeared with his Zorro co-star, Gene Sheldon. For Disneyland Records, he sang "Never Smile at a Crocodile" on the Peter Pan soundtrack. Calvin also sang and released a version of the "Zorro" theme song. Calvin's rich baritone voice also contributed to a number of musical interludes over the course of the series, singing everything from drinking songs to a serenade, and even a duet with Annette Funicello in one episode.
Born in Dallas, Texas, he sang in the choir of his local Baptist church as a child; he was often the featured soloist. After graduating from Sunset High School in Dallas, Texas, he attended Southern Methodist University before pursuing a career as an actor and singer.
Calvin hosted a 1950 NBC radio show while also appearing on Broadway before beginning a television career as Big Ben in the children's TV series . He also appeared in , , , , and .
His film credits included , , and .
He also kept in touch with other members of the Zorro cast, even traveling with Guy Williams in 1973 to attend a charity event. He died in Dallas from throat cancer in 1975.
==Roles==
Henry calvin in toby tyler as ben cotter.jpg|Ben Cotter(Toby Tyler)
Henry calvin as garcia in zorro.jpg|Sergeant Garcia(Zorro)
Henry calvin in babes in toyland as gonzorgo.png|Gonzorgo(Babes in Toyland)
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Category:American people
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