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 includ…
Movies & TV Shows
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Back to the Future Part III (1990) — Saloon Old Timer
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Gremlins (1984) — Mr. Anderson
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Tombstone (1993) — Marshall Fred White
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The Searchers (1956) — Brad Jorgensen
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Knight Rider (1982) — Josh Morgan
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Rio Bravo (1959) — Harold
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) — Winslow, Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
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Trinity Is Still My Name (1971) — Father
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Little House on the Prairie (1974) — Sheriff Pike
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The Exorcist III (1990) — Father Kanavan
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Red River (1948) — Dan Latimer
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Mask (1985) — Red
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Bonanza (1959) — Phil Shelton
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Crossroads (1986) — Bartender
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Niagara (1953) — Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) — 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell
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Rio Grande (1950) — Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone
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Monkey Business (1952) — Reporter (uncredited)
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The Long Riders (1980) — George Arthur
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Cherry 2000 (1987) — Snappy Tom
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Big Jake (1971) — Pop Dawson
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Dallas (1978) — Red
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3 Godfathers (1948) — William Kearney ('The Abilene Kid')
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Mister Roberts (1955) — Stefanowski
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Shenandoah (1965) — Jenkins - Rebel Soldier
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Wagon Master (1950) — Sandy
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Two Rode Together (1961) — Ortho Clegg
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Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) — Hank
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CHiPs (1977) — Grandfather
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Cheyenne Autumn (1964) — Trooper Smith (uncredited)
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Man of the East (1972) — Holy Joe
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Perry Mason (1957) — District Ranger Frank Deane
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Bandolero! (1968) — Cort Hayjack
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The Undefeated (1969) — Webster
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The Sunchaser (1996) — Cashier
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Gunsmoke (1955) — Deesha
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The Way West (1967) — Mr. McBee
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The Streets of San Francisco (1972) — Bo Dobbs
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Pursued (1947) — Prentice
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The Devil's Brigade (1968) — Capt. Rose