Henry Sonken (July 15, 1910 – August 11, 1996) was an American film, television and theatre actor.

[3] Often appearing as one of the Slate Bros, he was known for his appearances in the films Miss Sadie Thompson, Loan Shark, Hey Boy!

Hey Girl!, Somebody Loves Me and Rock Around the Clock,[1] and for playing the role of Bulldog Lovey in the American television series Adventures in Paradise.

[4] Slate died on August 11, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 86.

[1] Barney Miller S4 E18 Wojo’s Problem