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Will Geer

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Will Geer (March 9, 1902 – April 22, 1978) was an American actor and social activist. His original name was William Aughe Ghere. He is remembered for his portrayal of Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the 1970s TV series, The Waltons.   Geer made his Broadway debut as Pistol in a 1928 production of Much Ado About Nothing, created the role of Mr. Mister in Marc Blitzstein's The Cradle Will Rock, played Candy in John Steinbeck's theatrical adaptation of his novella Of Mice and Men, and appeared in numerous …

Known field

  • Acting

Total Movie Credited

  • 74

Total TV Shows Credited

  • 35

Gender

  • Male

Place of birth

  • Frankfort, Indiana, USA

Birthdate

  • March 9, 1902

Death Date

  • April 22o 1978

Also known as

  • High Ghere

  • William Aughe Ghere

  • Уилл Гир

Movies

Will Geer: America's Grandpa
2

Will Geer: America's Grandpa

Documentary

2019

Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
0

Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert …

MusicDocumentary

2019

In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
0

In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the…

Documentary

2017

Mysterious Miracles: World Beyond Death
0

Mysterious Miracles: World Beyond Death

2005

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
6

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

Documentary

1987

The New Deal for Artists
0

The New Deal for Artists

Documentary

1981

The Man Who Loved Bears
0

The Man Who Loved Bears

1979

Rip Van Winkle
5

Rip Van Winkle

Animation

1978

The Mafu Cage
6.065

The Mafu Cage

ThrillerHorror

1978

Unknown Powers
5.8

Unknown Powers

MysteryDocumentary

1978

The Billion Dollar Hobo
5.6

The Billion Dollar Hobo

ComedyFamily

1977

Bunco
0

Bunco

TV MovieCrime

1977

Moving Violation
5

Moving Violation

DramaComedy

1976

Law and Order
0

Law and Order

CrimeDrama

1976

The Blue Bird
5.3

The Blue Bird

AdventureFamily

1976

TV Shows

A Woman Called Moses
7

A Woman Called Moses

Drama

1978

The Love Boat
6.3

The Love Boat

DramaComedy

1977

Eight Is Enough
6

Eight Is Enough

DramaComedy

1977

Starsky & Hutch
7.3

Starsky & Hutch

Action & AdventureDrama

1975

Tony Orlando and Dawn
3.5

Tony Orlando and Dawn

FamilyComedy

1974

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
0

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

Drama

1974

Dinah!
6.667

Dinah!

1974

Doc Elliot
0

Doc Elliot

Drama

1973

Kung Fu
7.7

Kung Fu

Action & AdventureDrama

1972

The Waltons
7.1

The Waltons

Drama

1972

The Sixth Sense
6.3

The Sixth Sense

MysteryDrama

1972

Columbo
8.098

Columbo

CrimeDrama

1971

Alias Smith and Jones
6.9

Alias Smith and Jones

WesternCrime

1971

The Bold Ones: The Senator
3

The Bold Ones: The Senator

War & PoliticsDrama

1970

Medical Center
6.1

Medical Center

Drama

1969

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