Harry Carey, Jr. facts for kids
Harry G. Carey, Jr. (born May 16, 1921 – died December 27, 2012) was an American actor. He was famous for appearing in many Western movies directed by John Ford. He also acted in popular films like Gremlins, Tombstone, and The Searchers.
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About Harry Carey Jr.
Harry Carey, Jr. was born on May 16, 1921, in Saugus, California. His father, Harry Carey, was also a famous actor from the early days of Hollywood. His mother, Olive Carey, was an actress too. Growing up, Harry Jr. was often around movie sets and famous actors.
Early Life and Family
Harry Jr. came from a family deeply involved in movies. He was married to Marilyn Fix starting in 1944. They stayed together for many years until his death.
Movie Career
Harry Carey, Jr. was best known for his roles in Western movies. He often worked with the famous director John Ford. These movies included many classic Westerns that are still loved today. He was part of a group of actors often called "The John Ford Stock Company." This group appeared in many of Ford's films.
Besides Westerns, Harry Jr. showed his acting skills in other types of movies. He played a part in the fantasy-comedy Gremlins. He also appeared in the Western film Tombstone, which was about the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. One of his most well-known roles was in The Searchers, another classic Western.
Later Life and Death
Harry Carey, Jr. continued acting for many decades. He appeared in both movies and television shows. He also did voice acting and worked on radio.
He passed away on December 27, 2012, at his home in Santa Barbara, California. He was 91 years old and died from natural causes.
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