Harry Holman

Harry James Holman (March 15, 1862 – May 3, 1947) was an American character actor. He appeared in over 130 movies. His best known roles were as Grimwig in "Oliver Twist" (1933), the mayor in "Meet John Doe" (1941) and as the high school teacher Mr. Partridge in "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946)".
Holman died of a heart attack on May 3, 1947 in Hollywood, California at the age of 85.