kids encyclopedia robot

Greg Mullavey facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Greg Mullavey
Greg Mullavey.jpg
Mullavey in 1978
Born
Gregory Thomas Mulleavy Jr.

(1939-09-10) September 10, 1939 (age 85)
Alma mater Hobart College
Occupation Actor
Years active 1963–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 1969; div. 1987)
Partner(s) Ariana Johns (1999–present)
Children 1
Parent(s) Greg Mulleavy (father)

Greg Mullavey (born Gregory Thomas Mulleavy Jr. on September 10, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in movies and on television. You might know him as Tom Hartman from the TV show Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. He also played Carly and Spencer's grandfather in the popular show iCarly. Greg Mullavey has acted in many plays too, both on and off Broadway. He has performed in over a hundred theater shows across North America.

Greg Mullavey's Acting Journey

Greg Mullavey was born in Buffalo, New York. He changed the spelling of his last name from Mulleavy. This was to avoid confusion with his father, who had the same name.

His Famous TV Roles

Mullavey has appeared in many well-known television series. These include The Rockford Files, M*A*S*H, and All in the Family. He also acted in classic shows like Bonanza and Hawaii Five-O.

Greg Mullavey and Louise Lasser
Mullavey with costar Louise Lasser in a 1976 press photo for Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

He played Tom Hartman in the comedy Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in the 1970s. Later, he was Eddie Gallagher on Rituals. Kids might recognize him as Carly and Spencer's grandfather on iCarly. He also appeared as Mule Canby in the TV miniseries Centennial.

Movies and Stage Performances

Greg Mullavey has also acted in several movies. Some of his film credits include Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) and The Hindenburg (1975). He played a character named Biff in an episode of Tales from the Darkside called "Monsters in my Room" (1985).

On stage, he performed with actress Marlo Thomas in 2015. They were in a play called Clever Little Lies in New York.

About Greg Mullavey's Family

Greg Mullavey's father was named Greg Mulleavy. His father was a professional baseball player. He played for teams like the White Sox and Red Sox. He was also a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers and L.A. Dodgers. It's interesting that father and son spelled their last names differently.

Greg Mullavey was married to actress Meredith MacRae from 1969 to 1987. They had one daughter together, named Allison Mullavey, who was born in 1974. He has lived with actor and writer Ariana Johns since 1999.

kids search engine
Greg Mullavey Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.