Will Geer

Also known as William Aughe Ghere

American actor and activist (1902–1978)

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Frankfort, Indiana, USA

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,…

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Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 — Narrator2019
Will Geer: America's Grandpa2019
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s — Self2017
Mysterious Miracles: World Beyond Death — Host2005
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life — Self (archive footage)1987
The New Deal for Artists — Self1981
The Man Who Loved Bears — Narrator1979
Rip Van Winkle — Narrator (voice)1978
The Mafu Cage — Zom1978
Unknown Powers — Host1978

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Instance of: human
Given name: Will
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Frankfort
Place of death: Los Angeles
Spouse: Herta Ware
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Field of work: acting
Genre: Western
Image: The Waltons 1974.JPG

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date of birth: 1902-03-09
date of death: 1978-04-22
name in native language: Will Geer
cause of death: respiratory failure
start of work period: 1932-00-00
Commons category: Will Geer
writing language: English language
manner of death: natural causes

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