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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).
Acted in 136
1990s
- 1997
Last Stand at Saber River
James Sanford
- 1996
- 1994
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
Digger Phelps
- 1993
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Breaking In
Shoes
B.L. Stryker
Jones · 1 episode
Crossbow: The Movie
Mutino
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
77Mask
Red
- 1984
UFOria
George Martin
- 1982
Endangered Species
Dr. Emmer
- 1980
Wild Times
Fitz Bragg · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Deputy Luke
- 1977
- 1976
Nickelodeon
Dobie
- 1975
Take a Hard Ride
Dumper
- 1974
- 1973
Doc Elliot
TV
- 1972
Run, Cougar, Run
Barney
- 1971
One More Train to Rob
Red
- 1970
Dirty Dingus Magee
Charles Stuart
The Moonshine War
Arley Stamper
One More Time
(uncredited)
1960s
- 1969
Ride a Northbound Horse
Yonder
- 1968
- 1967
The Ballad of Josie
Mooney (as Harry Carey)
- 1966
Alvarez Kelly
Cpl. Peterson
The Rare Breed
Ed Mabry
- 1965
- 1964
Cheyenne Autumn
Trooper Smith (uncredited)
- 1963
The Raiders
Jellicoe
Redigo
TV
- 1962
Flashing Spikes
Man in the Dugout
A Public Affair
Bill Martin
- 1961
Two Rode Together
Ortho Clegg
- 1960
Noose for a Gunman
Jim Ferguson
1950s
- 1959
Escort West
Trooper Travis
Gundown at Sandoval
Ben Jenkins
- 1958
- 1957
Kiss Them for Me
Chuck Roundtree (uncredited)
The New Adventures of Spin and Marty
Bill Burnett · 30 episodes
- 1956
Further Adventures of Spin and Marty
Bill Burnett · 23 episodes
The Great Locomotive Chase
William Bensinger
- 1955
- 1954
The Outcast
Bert
- 1953
Island in the Sky
Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
Sweethearts on Parade
Jim Riley
San Antone
Dobe Frakus
The Studebaker Story
Clem Studebaker
- 1952
- 1951
The Wild Blue Yonder
Sgt. Shaker Schuker
- 1950
Wagon Master
Sandy
1940s
- 1949
- 1948
Moonrise
Jimmy Biff
- 1947
- 1946
1920s
- 1921
Desperate Trails
Young Baby (uncredited)
Appearances5
1990s
- 1993
The Making of 'Rio Grande'
Self
- 1991
John Wayne - Eine amerikanische Legende
Self
1980s
- 1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
Self
1970s
- 1971
Directed by John Ford
Self (uncredited)
1940s
- 1948
