Henry VIII — Henry VIII and His Six Wives Character Profile

About Henry VIII

The aging King of England, reflecting on his reign and six marriages on his deathbed. He annuls his first marriage to establish the Church of England, executes two wives for alleged infidelity, and ultimately finds companionship with Catherine Parr before passing away.

Henry VIII — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Keith Michell

Appears in

Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Henry VIII — Professional Monarch And Advisor — Thomas Cromwell (Donald Pleasence)

  Cromwell serves as Henry's chief minister, orchestrating marriages and political maneuvers until his own downfall.

• Henry VIII — Romantic Husband And Wife — Catherine Parr (Barbara Leigh-Hunt)

  Henry seeks companionship in his final years, marrying Catherine Parr who cares for him and the children.

• Henry VIII — Romantic Husband And Wife — Catherine Howard (Lynne Frederick)

  Henry marries the young cousin of Anne Boleyn, lavishing her with gifts before her scandalous past leads to her execution.

• Henry VIII — Romantic Husband And Wife — Anne of Cleves (Jenny Bos)

  A politically arranged marriage that Henry quickly annuls upon meeting her in person.

• Henry VIII — Romantic Husband And Wife — Jane Seymour (Jane Asher)

  Jane becomes queen and delivers the desired son but dies shortly after childbirth.

• Henry VIII — Romantic Husband And Wife — Anne Boleyn (Charlotte Rampling)

  Henry pursues and marries Anne, who becomes queen but fails to produce a male heir.

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More characters from Henry VIII and His Six Wives

• Thomas Cromwell (Donald Pleasence)
• Anne Boleyn (Charlotte Rampling)
• Norfolk (Michael Gough)
• Suffolk (Brian Blessed)
• Jane Seymour (Jane Asher)
• Catherine Howard (Lynne Frederick)
• Thomas More (Michael Goodliffe)
• Katherine of Aragon (Frances Cuka)
• Anne of Cleves (Jenny Bos)
• Catherine Parr (Barbara Leigh-Hunt)
• Wolsey (John Bryans)
• Chapuys (Nicholas Amer)