Will Geer
ActingBorn: March 9, 1902 in Frankfort, Indiana, USA
Biography
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, pla...
All Credits109 Titles
Film
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Broken Arrow1950
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Winchester '731950
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Jeremiah Johnson1972
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The Mafu Cage1978
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Bandolero!1968
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Seconds1966
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In Cold Blood1967
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The Blue Bird1976
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Advise & Consent1962
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The Tall Target1951
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Union Pacific1939
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The Reivers1969
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood1935
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Executive Action1973
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Salt of the Earth1954
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Convicted1950
Series
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Columbo1971–
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962–
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Bonanza1959–
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Bewitched1964–
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The Love Boat1977–
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The Mike Douglas Show1961–
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Hawaii Five-O1968–
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Mission: Impossible1966–
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The Waltons1972–
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Tony Awards1956–
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Medical Center1969–
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Starsky & Hutch1975–
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Daniel Boone1964–
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Run for Your Life1965–
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The Invaders1967–
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Alias Smith and Jones1971–