Henry Brougham — The Bishop's Wife Character Profile

About Henry Brougham

A bishop obsessed with raising funds for a new cathedral, neglecting his family and spiritual duties. Initially resistant to a wealthy donor's conditions, he learns to prioritize his family and spiritual guidance over material projects. He ultimately realizes his prayer was answered through personal growth.

Character Facts

Played by

David Niven

Appears in

The Bishop's Wife (1947)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Henry Brougham — Power Divine Superior — Dudley (Cary Grant)

  A celestial being holds spiritual authority over the bishop who seeks divine guidance.

• Henry Brougham — Professional Clergy Advisor — Professor Wutheridge (Monty Woolley)

  A professional dynamic where the professor provides intellectual and moral guidance to the bishop.

• Henry Brougham — Professional Employer — Sylvester (James Gleason)

  A standard professional relationship within the urban setting of the story.

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More characters from The Bishop's Wife

• Dudley (Cary Grant)
• Julia Brougham (Loretta Young)
• Professor Wutheridge (Monty Woolley)
• Mr. Miller (Regis Toomey)
• Sylvester (James Gleason)
• First Lady in Michel's (Almira Sessions)
• Defense Captain (Robert J. Anderson)
• Michel (Eugene Borden)
• Mrs. Duffy (Sarah Edwards)
• Mrs. Ward (Anne O'Neal)
• Miss Trumbull (Margaret McWade)
• Stevens (Erville Alderson)