Harry J. Worth, also known as Michael Worth, was born on February 6, 1903, in England. He began his film career in British productions from 1919 to 1929, showcasing his early work in the industry.
In 1929, Worth made the move to the United States, leveraging his British film experience to transition to the Broadway stage. He appeared in various productions until he arrived in Hollywood in 1935.
Worth's first film role was in the Universal serial "Tailspin Tommy in the Great Air Mystery" in 1935. He returned to serials twice more, once at Republic as crooked banker Calvin Drake in "Adventures of Red Ryder" in 1940, and again as the archaeologist who turned out to be the masked "Scorpion" in "Adventures of Captain Marvel" in 1941.
Worth's final film appearance was in "The Adventures of Mark Twain" in 1944, where he played a gambler. After leaving films, he may have returned to the stage, but Social Security records indicate he remained in California until 1951.
In 1965, Worth retired to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he lived with his older sister, Beatrice Gregg, a former actress, until his death on November 3 at an Albuquerque hospital. Private cremation services took place at Fairview Park Crematory in Albuquerque. Worth was survived by his sister, Beatrice Gregg of Albuquerque, and a cousin in Los Angeles.
