Harry Carey, Jr.
- Born: May 16, 1921 in Saugus, California
- Occupation: Actor
- Active: '50s-'90s
- Major Genres: Western, Drama
- Career Highlights: Rio Grande, The Whales of August, Wagon Master
- First Major Screen Credit: Pursued (1947)
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Harry Carey, Jr. (born Henry G. Carey, nicknamed "Dobe") (born May 16, 1921 in Saugus, California) is an American film actor. Harry Carey Jr. appeared in over 90 films. He is mostly remembered for appearing in Western films and television programs.[1][2]
He is the son of acclaimed actor, Harry Carey (1878-1947) and actress Olive Fuller Golden (1896-1988). A respected character actor, like his father, he acted in a large number of Western genre films. They appeared together in the acclaimed 1949 film, Red River. Harry Carey, Jr. served with the United States Navy during World War II.[1][2]
Carey made four films with acclaimed film director Howard Hawks: Red River (1948), Monkey Business (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and Rio Bravo (1959).[1][2]
He also made 10 movies with actor John Wayne, starting with Red River and ending with Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973).[1][2]
Also a good friend and frequent collaborator with noted Western film director John Ford.
Carey became a regular is what is commonly called the "John Ford stock company." He appeared in such notable Ford films as:
3 Godfathers (1948); She Wore a
Yellow Ribbon (1949); Wagon Master
(1950); Rio Grande (1950);
The Long Grey Line (1955); Mister Roberts (1955);
In the 1960s he would move more into television work, appearing on such shows as: "Have Gun - Will Travel," "Wagon Train" (based on the film Wagon Master), "Bonanza," "The Wonderful World of Disney," and "Gunsmoke."[1][2]
For his contribution to the television industry, Harry Carey Jr. has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6363 Vine Street. In 2003, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the
Mr. Carey's new series "Tales From The Set" aka "Horse Tales" will debut at the EPONA Festival in France Oct 11-14th, 2007. The series is directed by Clyde Lucas.[1]
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