Harry Carey, Jr.
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Born:
May 16, 1921

Died:
Dec 27, 2012

Age: 91 Deceased

From:
Saugus, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 171

Avg Rating: 6.6

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Harry Carey, Jr.

Also known as: Harry Carey, Henry George Carey, Harry Carey Jr., Henry George Carey Jr., Harry Carey "Dobe" Jr.

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 t...

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