About
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...
Known for
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
LassieSeries • 1954
DallasSeries • 1978
BonanzaSeries • 1959
Wagon TrainSeries • 1957
Little House on the PrairieSeries • 1974
MannixSeries • 1967
Matinee TheaterSeries • 1955
The VirginianSeries • 1962
Knight RiderSeries • 1982
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
The RiflemanSeries • 1958
Climax!Series • 1954
RawhideSeries • 1959
Police WomanSeries • 1974
The Lone RangerSeries • 1949
GremlinsMovie • 1984
Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
LaramieSeries • 1959
The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972
BrandedSeries • 1965
Tales of Wells FargoSeries • 1957
Tombstone TerritorySeries • 1957