Born: May 16, 1921 – Died: December 27, 2012
Harry Carey Jr., born on May 16, 1921, followed in the footsteps of his famous parents, actor Harry Carey and actress Olive Carey. Growing up on a sprawling 1000-acre ranch near Saugus in Los Angeles County, young Harry had a unique upbringing surrounded by horses and cattle. However, it was his immersion among a group of Navajo Indians on the ranch that sparked his bilingual abilities in both English and Navajo. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Carey Jr. embarked on a career in the entertainment industry, making notable contributions as a reliable character actor in numerous Westerns.
Early Life and Career
Harry Carey Jr. had a unique childhood growing up on a sprawling ranch surrounded by horses and cattle. He was also immersed in the Navajo culture and became fluent in both English and Navajo.
After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Carey Jr. pursued a career in the entertainment industry. His first professional role came in the film "Red River" in 1948, where he had the opportunity to work alongside his father, Harry Carey Sr. This film was dedicated to the memory of his father and marked the beginning of Carey Jr.'s successful career.
One of Carey Jr.'s most notable roles came in the western film "Tombstone" in 1993, where he portrayed the character Marshal Fred White. This film achieved critical acclaim and contributed to Carey Jr.'s reputation as a reliable character actor in Westerns.
In his personal life, Carey Jr. was married to Marilyn Fix Carey, daughter of actor Paul Fix.
Harry Carey Jr. made a significant impact in Hollywood and the entertainment industry through his extensive work in Western films. He is regarded as a reliable character actor and is remembered for his contributions to the genre. While he may not be considered a legend or icon in the same vein as some other actors, Carey Jr. stands out for his longevity and dedication to his craft.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Adventures of Spin and Marty: Back in the Saddle with Harry Carey Jr. (Video) | Harry Carey, Jr. |
| 1997 | Last Stand at Saber River (TV Movie) | James Sanford |
| 1996 | The Sunchaser | Cashier |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (TV Movie) | Digger Phelps |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Marshal Fred White |
| 1990 | The Exorcist III | Father Kanavan |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | Saloon Old Timer #2 |
| 1990 | Bad Jim | J.C. Lee |
| 1989 | Breaking In | Shoes, Poker Player (as Harry Carey) |
| 1989 | B.L. Stryker (TV Series) | Jones |
| 1988 | Illegally Yours | Wally Finnegan |
| 1987–1988 | Crossbow (TV Series) | Mutino |
| 1988 | Once Upon a Texas Train (TV Movie) | Herald Fitch (as Harry Carey) |
| 1987 | Cherry 2000 | Snappy Tom |
| 1987 | The Whales of August | Joshua Brackett |
| 1986 | Crossroads | Bartender |
| 1985 | Mask | Red |
| 1984 | UFOria | George Martin |
| 1984 | Gremlins | Mr. Anderson |
| 1983 | Princess Daisy (TV Mini Series) | (uncredited) |
| 1982 | Knight Rider (TV Series) | Josh Morgan |
| 1982 | The Shadow Riders (TV Movie) | Pa Traven |
| 1982 | Endangered Species | Dr. Emmer |
| 1982 | CHiPs (TV Series) | Grandfather |
| 1981 | Dallas (TV Series) | Red |
| 1980 | Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) | Sheriff Pike |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | George Arthur |
| 1980 | Wild Times (TV Mini Series) | Fitz Bragg |
| 1980 | B.J. and the Bear (TV Series) | Joe Pogovich |
| 1979 | Young Maverick (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1978 | Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (TV Movie) | Luke |
| 1978 | Police Woman (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1978 | Black Beauty (TV Mini Series) | Mr. Bond |
| 1976 | Nickelodeon | Dobie |
| 1975 | Take a Hard Ride | Dumper |
| 1974 | Challenge to White Fang | John Tarwater |
| 1974 | Hec Ramsey (TV Series) | Prospector |
| 1959–1974 | Gunsmoke (TV Series) | Amos Brody | Kelliher | Nathan Cade ... |
| 1974 | The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) | Bo Dobbs |
| 1974 | Doc Elliot (TV Series) | Ray |
| 1974 | Banacek (TV Series) | Dean Barrett |
| 1958–1973 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Barney | Yonder | Ben Jenkins |
| 1973 | Cahill U.S. Marshal | Hank |
| 1972 | Run, Cougar, Run | Barney |
| 1972 | Man of the East | Holy Joe (as Harry Carey) |
| 1971 | Something Big | Joe Pickins |
| 1971 | Trinity Is Still My Name | The Father |
| 1971 | Big Jake | Pop Dawson |
| 1971 | One More Train to Rob | Red |
| 1967–1970 | The Virginian (TV Series) | Thad Miley | Bob Archer |
| 1970 | Dirty Dingus Magee | Charles Stuart |
| 1970 | The Moonshine War | Arley Stamper |
| 1970 | One More Time | (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Mannix (TV Series) | Floyd Brand |
| 1969 | The Undefeated | Webster |
| 1969 | Death of a Gunfighter | Rev. Rork |
| 1969 | The Outcasts (TV Series) | Sheriff |
| 1969 | My Friend Tony (TV Series) | Grady |
| 1968 | Bandolero! | Cort Hayjack (as Harry Carey) |
| 1968 | The Devil's Brigade | Capt. Rose (as Harry Carey) |
| 1968 | Cimarron Strip (TV Series) | Riley (as Harry Carey) |
| 1967 | The Ballad of Josie | Mooney (as Harry Carey) |
| 1967 | The Way West | Mr. McBee (as Harry Carey) |
| 1967 | Run for Your Life (TV Series) | Corey Munson |
| 1959–1967 | Bonanza (TV Series) | Mapes | Phil Shelton | Corporal Burton ... |
| 1966 | Cyborg 2087 | Jay C |
| 1966 | Alvarez Kelly | Cpl. Peterson |
| 1966 | The Rounders (TV Series) | MacKenzie |
| 1966 | Billy the Kid Versus Dracula | Ben Dooley |
| 1966 | The Rare Breed | Mabry |
| 1965 | The Legend of Jesse James (TV Series) | Ellie's Father |
| 1965 | Shenandoah | Jenkins - Rebel Soldier |
| 1959–1965 | Wagon Train (TV Series) | Walt Thompson | John Jay Burroughs | Charlie Hankins ... |
| 1965 | Branded (TV Series) | Lt. John Pritchett |
| 1964 | Taggart | Lt. Hudson (uncredited) |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn | Trooper Smith (uncredited) |
| 1962–1963 | Ripcord (TV Series) | Cheyenne Bronson | Carl Devlin |
| 1963 | The Raiders | Jellicoe |
| 1963 | Redigo (TV Series) | Harry |
| 1961–1963 | Lassie (TV Series) | Mr. Harbull | Competition Judge | Barney Kent |
| 1963 | Stoney Burke (TV Series) | Jake Rollins |
| 1958–1963 | Have Gun - Will Travel (TV Series) | Earl Tibner | Ben Murdock | Thad Taylor ... |
| 1961–1962 | Laramie (TV Series) | Hobey | Whitey Banister | Dan Emery ... |
| 1962 | Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) | Man in the Dugout |
| 1962 | Checkmate (TV Series) | Phil Cassidy |
| 1962 | Frontier Circus (TV Series) | Anderson |
| 1962 | Lawman (TV Series) | Mitch Evers |
| 1962 | A Public Affair | Bill Martin |
| 1959–1962 | Rawhide (TV Series) | Walsh | Tanner |
| 1961 | Perry Mason (TV Series) | District Ranger Frank Deane |
| 1960–1961 | The Rifleman (TV Series) | Lieutenant Vaughn | Lt. Paul Rolfe |
| 1961 | Whispering Smith (TV Series) | Sgt. Curt Stringer |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Ortho Clegg |
| 1961 | Tales of Wells Fargo (TV Series) | Pete Carter |
| 1960 | Shotgun Slade (TV Series) | Deputy McCafrey |
| 1960 | The Tall Man (TV Series) | Dusty |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Dr. Joseph Mornay |
| 1960 | Hotel de Paree (TV Series) | Deputy Sheriff Will Masters |
| 1960 | Noose for a Gunman | Jim Ferguson |
| 1960 | Men Into Space (TV Series) | Major Jim Blythe |
| 1960 | Tombstone Territory (TV Series) | Vern Fawcett |
| 1959 | Mackenzie's Raiders (TV Series) | Ed Gary |
| 1959 | Rio Bravo | Harold (scenes deleted) |
| 1959 | Escort West | Trooper Travis |
| 1958 | The Gray Ghost (TV Series) | Caldwell |
| 1958 | From Hell to Texas | Trueblood (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Broken Arrow (TV Series) | Capt. Ward |
| 1957 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) | Cliff Eastland |
| 1955–1957 | The Mickey Mouse Club (TV Series) | Bill Burnett | 'The Adventures of Spin and Marty' serial | Bill Burnett - Spin and Marty serial |
| 1957 | Kiss Them for Me | Lt. Chuck Roundtree (uncredited) |
| 1957 | The New Adventures of Spin and Marty (TV Series) | Bill Burnett |
| 1957 | The Lineup (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1957 | Wire Service (TV Series) | Steve Ward |
| 1957 | The River's Edge | Chet |
| 1956 | 7th Cavalry | Cpl. Morrison |
| 1956 | Further Adventures of Spin and Marty (TV Series) | Bill Burnett |
| 1956 | Gun the Man Down | Deputy Lee |
| 1956 | The Searchers | Brad Jorgensen |
| 1955–1956 | Matinee Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1955–1956 | Climax! (TV Series) | Bill Dickey |
| 1956 | The Great Locomotive Chase | William Bensinger |
| 1955 | Spin and Marty: The Movie (TV Movie) | Bill Burnett |
| 1955 | The Adventures of Spin and Marty (TV Series) | Bill Burnett |
| 1955 | The Lone Ranger (TV Series) | Jay Thomasson |
| 1955 | House of Bamboo | John (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Mister Roberts | Stefanowski |
| 1955 | Big Town (TV Series) | John Clovis |
| 1955 | The Long Gray Line | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| 1954 | The Outcast | Bert |
| 1954 | Silver Lode | Johnson |
| 1954 | Public Defender (TV Series) | Dan |
| 1954 | Fireside Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1954 | Waterfront (TV Series) | Roy Walker |
| 1953 | The Studebaker Story (Short) | Clem Studebaker |
| 1953 | Beneath the 12-Mile Reef | Griff Rhys |
| 1953 | Island in the Sky | Ralph Hunt |
| 1953 | Sweethearts on Parade | Jim Riley, aka James Whitcomb Riley |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Winslow - Olympic Team (uncredited) |
| 1953 | San Antone | Dobe Frakus |
| 1953 | Niagara | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Monkey Business | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Gruen Guild Theater (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1952 | Racket Squad (TV Series) | Lon Swinner |
| 1952 | Chevron Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1951 | The Wild Blue Yonder | Sgt. Shaker Schuker |
| 1951 | Warpath | Capt. Gregson |
| 1951 | Cattle Drive | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Rio Grande | Trooper Daniel 'Sandy' Boone |
| 1950 | Wagon Master | Sandy |
| 1950 | Copper Canyon | Lt. Ord |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Second Lt. Ross Pennell |
| 1948 | 3 Godfathers | William Kearney ('The Abilene Kid') |
| 1948 | Blood on the Moon | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Moonrise | Jimmy Biff |
| 1948 | Red River | Dan Latimer |
| 1947 | Pursued | Prentice |
| 1946 | Rolling Home | Dobey |
| 1921 | Desperate Trails | Young Baby (uncredited) |