Harry C. Browne

Harry C. Browne
President of the The First Church of Christ, Scientist
In office
June 7, 1948  November 15, 1954
Personal details
BornAugust 18, 1878
North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 1954 (aged 76)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Children1 adopted daughter
Occupation
  • Musician
  • actor
  • religious leader
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Years of service1898–1900
UnitMassachusetts U.S. Volunteers
Battles/warsSpanish–American War

Harry Clinton Browne (August 18, 1878 – November 15, 1954) was an American banjo player, actor, and religious leader, who appeared on stage and in silent films and recorded for Columbia Records in the 1910s and 1920s. He also served as the President of the First Church of Christ, Scientist from 1948 until his death in 1954.