Harry Carey, Jr.
- a.k.a. Harry Carey
- Henry George Carey
- Harry Carey Jr.
- Henry George Carey Jr.
- Harry Carey "Dobe" Jr.
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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).
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Harry Carey Jr. est le fils d'une star du cinéma muet, Harry Carey, et de l'actrice Olive Carey. Il naît le 16 mai 1921 dans le ranch de ses parents situé à Saugus, un quartier de Santa Clarita, au nord de Los Angeles. Le jeune Carey grandit parmi le bétail et les chevaux1,2. Durant sa jeunesse il espère devenir chanteur1,3. Il est scolarisé dans une école privée d'Hollywood, le Black-Foxe Military Institute. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Carey rejoint l'US Navy et sert dans le Pacifique. En 1944, il épouse Marilyn Fix, la fille de l'acteur Paul Fix. Après la guerre, Harry Carey Jr. entame une carrière cinématographique. John Wayne le recommande à Howard Hawks et Carey obtient un rôle dans La Rivière rouge (Red River), le dernier film dans lequel joue son père Harry Carey Sr. Après la mort de celui-ci, John Ford confie à Harry Carey Jr. des rôles plus importants, notamment dans Le Fils du désert (Three Godfathers). Durant les deux décennies suivantes, il fait partie des acteurs qui apparaissent de façon régulière dans les westerns de John Ford. (source : Wikipédia)
- Gender
- male
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Saugus, Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Date of Death
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Cast
| Character | Movie / TV Show | Genres | Release | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon Old Timer | Back to the Future Part III | 75% · 10,967 | ||
| Father | ...continuavano a chiamarlo Trinità Trinity Is Still My Name | 74% · 937 |