Harry Carey, Jr.
Acting
Biography
Henry George "Harry" Carey Jr. (May 16, 1921 - December 27, 2012) was an American actor. He appeared in more than ninety films including several John Ford westerns as well as numerous television series. The son of actors Harry Carey Sr. and Olive Carey, he attempted a singing career before beginning his acting career in the John Ford Stock Company. Director John Ford became a close friend and collaborator. Carey appeared in such notable Ford films as 3 Godfathers (1948), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), The Searchers (1956), and Cheyenne Autumn (1964), some also featuring appearances by his parents. He became a respected character actor like his father. Carey made four films with director Howard Hawks: Red River (1948), Monkey Business (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and Rio Bravo (1959 - scenes cut). He also frequently co-starred with actors John Wayne and Ben Johnson, acting together in nine films each. Between 1955 -1957, Carey appeared as ranch counselor Bill Burnett in the serial Spin and Marty, seen on Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Club. In the 1960s, Carey appeared on such western series as Have Gun - Will Travel and The Legend of Jesse James. Later film roles include George Arthur in The Long Riders (1980), Mr. Anderson in Gremlins (1984), aging biker Red in Mask (1985), Joshua Brackett in The Whales of August (1987), saloon old-timer Zeke in Back to the Future Part III (1990), and Marshal Fred White in Tombstone (1993).
Born: May 16, 1921
Place of Birth: Saugus, Santa Clarita, California, USA
Known For
Filmography
as James Sanford
as Cashier
as Digger Phelps
as Marshal Fred White
as Self
as Father Kanavan
as Saloon Old Timer
as J.C. Lee
as Shoes
as Jones
as Mutino
as Herald Fitch
as Wally Finnegan
as Snappy Tom
as Joshua Brackett
as Bartender
as Red
as George Martin
as Mr. Anderson
as Pa Traven
as Josh Morgan
as Dr. Emmer
as George Arthur
as Fitz Bragg
as Deputy Luke
as Red
as Grandfather
as Dobie
as Dumper
as John Tarwater
as Sheriff Pike
as Barney
as Holy Joe
as Bo Dobbs
as Dean Barrett
as Joe Pickins
as Father
as Self (uncredited)
as Pop Dawson
as Red
as Charles Stuart
as Arley Stamper
as (uncredited)
as Webster
as Rev. Cork
as Yonder
as Cort Hayjack
as Capt. Rose
as Mooney (as Harry Carey)
as Floyd Brand
as Mr. McBee
as Cpl. Peterson
as Jay C
as Ben Dooley
as Ed Mabry
as Corey Munson
as Ellie's Father
as Jenkins - Rebel Soldier
as Lt. Hudson (uncredited)
as Lt. John Pritchett (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Trooper Smith (uncredited)
as Jellicoe
as Man in the Dugout
as Jake Rollins
as Thad Miley
as Bob Archer
as Bill Martin
as Ortho Clegg
as Dr. Joseph Mornay
as Phil Cassidy
as Jim Ferguson
as Phil Shelton
as Corporal Burton
as Mapes
as Zack Morgan
as Harold
as Trooper Travis
as Walsh
as Lt. Paul Holfe
as Chuck Roundtree (uncredited)
as Bill Burnett
as Vern Fawcett
as District Ranger Frank Deane
as Charlie Hankins
as John Jay Burroughs
as Earl Tibner
as Frank Gulley
as Ben Murdock
as Jess Turner
as Sheriff Conlon
as Bud Sorenson
as Sheriff Jack Goodfellow
as Sheriff
as Sheriff Stander
as Banker Burton
as Jonah Quincy
as Thad Taylor
as Chet
as Pete Carter
as Cpl. Morrison
as Bill Burnett
as Deputy Lee
as Steve Ward
as Capt. Ward
as William Bensinger
as Brad Jorgensen
as Bill Burnett
as Deesha
as Turloe
as Grant
as Jake
as Colridge
as Jim
as Will Roniger
as Nathan Cade
as Kelliher
as Amos Brody
as Stefanowski
as John (uncredited)
as Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Ben Jenkins
as Yonder
as Bill Dickey
as Roy Walker
as Bert
as Johnson
as Dan
as Griff Rhys
as Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
as Jim Riley
as Winslow, Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
as Dobe Frakus
as Taxi Driver
as Clem Studebaker
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Sgt. Shaker Schuker
as Capt. Gregson
as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
as Lt. Ord
as Sandy
as 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
as Jay Thomasson
as William Kearney ('The Abilene Kid')
as Cowboy (uncredited)
as Jimmy Biff
as Dan Latimer
as Self
as Prentice
as Dobey
as Young Baby (uncredited)