Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Born May 16, 1921 (Age: 104) Saugus, Santa Clarita, California, USA

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).
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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Filmography

Last Stand at Saber River

Last Stand at Saber River

1997 as James Sanford Age: 75
The Sunchaser

The Sunchaser

1996 as Cashier Age: 75
Tombstone

Tombstone

1993 as Marshall Fred White Age: 72
The Making of 'Rio Grande'

The Making of 'Rio Grande'

1993 as Self Age: 71
John Wayne - Eine amerikanische Legende

John Wayne - Eine amerikanische Legende

1991 as Self Age: 69
The Exorcist III

The Exorcist III

1990 as Father Kanavan Age: 69
Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future Part III

1990 as Saloon Old Timer Age: 69
Bad Jim

Bad Jim

1990 as J.C. Lee Age: 68
Breaking In

Breaking In

1989 as Shoes Age: 68
Crossbow: The Movie

Crossbow: The Movie

1989 as Mutino Age: 67
Once Upon a Texas Train

Once Upon a Texas Train

1988 as Herald Fitch Age: 67
Illegally Yours

Illegally Yours

1988 as Wally Finnegan Age: 66
Cherry 2000

Cherry 2000

1987 as Snappy Tom Age: 66
The Whales of August

The Whales of August

1987 as Joshua Brackett Age: 66
Crossroads

Crossroads

1986 as Bartender Age: 64
Mask

Mask

1985 as Red Age: 63
Gremlins

Gremlins

1984 as Mr. Anderson Age: 63
Endangered Species

Endangered Species

1982 as Dr. Emmer Age: 61
The Long Riders

The Long Riders

1980 as George Arthur Age: 59
Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid

Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid

1978 as Deputy Luke Age: 57
Challenge to White Fang

Challenge to White Fang

1974 as John Tarwater Age: 53
Cahill: United States Marshal

Cahill: United States Marshal

1973 as Hank Age: 52
Run, Cougar, Run

Run, Cougar, Run

1972 as Barney Age: 51
Man of the East

Man of the East

1972 as Holy Joe Age: 51
Trinity Is Still My Name

Trinity Is Still My Name

1971 as Father Age: 50
Big Jake

Big Jake

1971 as Pop Dawson Age: 50
The Undefeated

The Undefeated

1969 as Webster Age: 48
Death of a Gunfighter

Death of a Gunfighter

1969 as Rev. Cork Age: 47
Ride a Northbound Horse

Ride a Northbound Horse

1969 as Yonder Age: 47
Bandolero!

Bandolero!

1968 as Cort Hayjack Age: 47
Shenandoah

Shenandoah

1965 as Jenkins - Rebel Soldier Age: 44
Taggart

Taggart

1965 as Lt. Hudson (uncredited) Age: 43
Cheyenne Autumn

Cheyenne Autumn

1964 as Trooper Smith (uncredited) Age: 43
The Raiders

The Raiders

1963 as Jellicoe Age: 42
Flashing Spikes

Flashing Spikes

1962 as Man in the Dugout Age: 41
A Public Affair

A Public Affair

1962 as Bill Martin Age: 40
Two Rode Together

Two Rode Together

1961 as Ortho Clegg Age: 40
The Great Impostor

The Great Impostor

1960 as Dr. Joseph Mornay Age: 39
Noose for a Gunman

Noose for a Gunman

1960 as Jim Ferguson Age: 38
Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

1959 as Harold Age: 37
Escort West

Escort West

1959 as Trooper Travis Age: 37
Gundown at Sandoval

Gundown at Sandoval

1959 as Age: 37
7th Cavalry

7th Cavalry

1956 as Cpl. Morrison Age: 35
Gun the Man Down

Gun the Man Down

1956 as Deputy Lee Age: 35
The Great Locomotive Chase

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956 as William Bensinger Age: 35
The Searchers

The Searchers

1956 as Brad Jorgensen Age: 35
Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts

1955 as Stefanowski Age: 34
House of Bamboo

House of Bamboo

1955 as John (uncredited) Age: 34
The Long Gray Line

The Long Gray Line

1955 as Dwight D. Eisenhower Age: 33
The Outcast

The Outcast

1954 as Bert Age: 33
Silver Lode

Silver Lode

1954 as Johnson Age: 33
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

1953 as Griff Rhys Age: 32
Island in the Sky

Island in the Sky

1953 as Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot Age: 32
Sweethearts on Parade

Sweethearts on Parade

1953 as Jim Riley Age: 32
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1953 as Winslow, Olympic Team Member (uncredited) Age: 32
San Antone

San Antone

1953 as Dobe Frakus Age: 31
Niagara

Niagara

1953 as Taxi Driver Age: 31
The Studebaker Story

The Studebaker Story

1953 as Clem Studebaker Age: 31
Rio Grande

Rio Grande

1950 as Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone Age: 29
Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

1950 as Lt. Ord Age: 29
Wagon Master

Wagon Master

1950 as Sandy Age: 28