Alvy Moore
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 5, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA
- Died
- May 4, 1997
- Active Years
- 1951–1994 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 127 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Alvy Moore (Acting).
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Full Name: Jack Alvin "Alvy" Moore.
Birth Date: December 5, 1921.
Death Date: May 4, 1997 (75 years old).
Birthplace: Vincennes, Indiana, USA.
Raised in: Terre Haute, IN.
Profession: American light comic actor.
Best known role: Hank Kimball, a scatterbrained county agricultural agent on the CBS television series Green Acres.
Character trait: Hank Kimball would make a statement, negate it, and then negate the corrected statement until interrupted by Oliver Wendell Douglas (portrayed by Eddie Albert).
Education/Training: Studied drama at Indiana State Teachers College; trained at the Pasadena Playhouse, succeeding David Wayne in the role of Ensign.
Military Service: Served in the Marines in WWII.
Other credits: A Boy and His Dog.
Career details: Performed in local and regional live theatre; had a tough time breaking into movies.
Known as: Jack Moore, Con.
Jack Alvin "Alvy" Moore (December 5, 1921 – May 4, 1997) was an American light comic actor. Born in Vincennes, Indiana, and raised in Terre Haute, he studied drama at Indiana State Teachers College before serving in the Marines during WWII. Moore is best known for his role as Hank Kimball, a scatterbrained county agricultural agent on the CBS television series Green Acres. His character frequently made statements that he would immediately negate, often continuing this pattern until interrupted by Oliver Wendell Douglas, portrayed by Eddie Albert. Moore also performed in local and regional live theatre and trained at the Pasadena Playhouse, where he succeeded David Wayne in the role of Ensign. His credits include A Boy and His Dog.
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Career overview
Jack Alvin Alvy Moore was an American light comic actor born on December 5, 1921, in Vincennes, Indiana, and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. Before serving in the Marines in World War Two, he studied drama at Indiana State Teachers College. He later furthered his acting training at the Pasadena Playhouse, where he succeeded David Wayne in the role of Ensign. Although he experienced a difficult time breaking into films initially, he performed in local and regional live theatre before establishing a career in United States films and television, accumulating 110 known acting credits.
Moore is best known for his television role as the scatterbrained county agricultural agent Hank Kimball on the CBS series Green Acres. On the program, his character frequently engaged in a recurring comedic pattern where he would make a statement, immediately negate it himself, and then negate the corrected statement in a continuous stream until interrupted by the frustrated character Oliver Wendell Douglas, portrayed by Eddie Albert. One notable example of this routine was the greeting, Good morning, Mr. Douglas! Well, it is not a good morning... but it is not a bad morning either! Moore passed away on May 4, 1997, at the age of 75.
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Full Filmography
127 titles- Hardball (1994) as Old Hardball
- Frasier (1993) as Putnam
- Return to Green Acres (1990) as Hank Kimball
- Intruder (1989) as Officer Dalton
- The Horror Show (1989) as Chili Salesman
- The Littles: Liberty and the Littles (1986) as Grandpa Little (voice)
- Here Come the Littles (1985) as Grandpa Little (voice)
- The Turkey Caper (1985) as Abner
- They're Playing with Fire (1984) as Jimbo
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) as 1st Mayor
- Which Witch is Which? (1984) as Abner
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) as Birdy Fletcher
- The Littles (1983)
- Newhart (1982)
- Mortuary (1982) as Bob Stevens
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Merton
- Scream (1981) as Allen
- Early Warning (1981)
- Superbman: The Other Movie (1981) as Perry Blight
- Donovan's Kid (1979) as 2nd Horseman
- A Christmas Carol (1979) Director
- Smokey and the Hotwire Gang (1979) as Sheriff Flower
- Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978) as Reverend
- Cotton Candy (1978) as Mr. Smalley
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Room Clerk
- How the West Was Won (1977) as Swenson
- A Boy and His Dog (1975) as Dr. Moore
- A Boy and His Dog (1975) Producer
- The Specialist (1975) as Bailiff Humbolt
- Dr. Minx (1975) as Sheriff Frank
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Crowley
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) as Angry Taxi Driver
- Mrs. Sundance (1974) as Mr. Spence
- Lotsa Luck (1973) as Samuel Quincy
- Time to Run (1973) as Officer Andy Sildania
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Brotherhood of Satan (1971) as Tobey
- The Brotherhood of Satan (1971) Producer
- The Late Liz (1971) as Bill Morris
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969)
- The Naked Witch (1969) as Dr. Ralph Hayes
- The Naked Witch (1969) Associate Producer
- Green Acres (1965) as Hank Kimball
- Green Acres (1965) as Hank Kimball / Jed Clampett
- Green Acres (1965) as Kimball
- Green Acres (1965) as Fritz Kimball
- Green Acres (1965)
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Joe T. Alcorn
- My Mother the Car (1965)
- A Very Special Favor (1965) as Ralph (uncredited)
- Kilroy (1965) as Hal Dooley
- Love and Kisses (1965) as Officer Jones
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Amos Truro
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- The Munsters (1964)
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Hoff
- The Young Marrieds (1964) as Hoby
- 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964) as Sutter T. Finley
- Burke's Law (1963) as Herbert
- Burke's Law (1963) as Spiegel
- Burke's Law (1963) as Arnie
- Burke's Law (1963) as Ralph Kelso
- Burke's Law (1963) as Photographer
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Specs
- Vacation Playhouse (1963) as Otis Platt
- Move Over, Darling (1963) as Room Service Waiter
- For Love or Money (1963) as George
- Sunday in New York (1963) as Airport Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
- The Virginian (1962) as Man
- The Virginian (1962) as Les Jensen
- The Virginian (1962) as Ray Harris
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Alvin
- Hazel (1961) as Mr. Haverstraw
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Adam Sloan
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Mr. Giddon
- Bus Stop (1961)
- Twist Around The Clock (1961) as Dizzy Bellew
- Everything's Ducky (1961) as Lipscott
- Who Killed Julie Greer? (1961) as Reporter
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Kitchenware Salesman
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Herbert Colter
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- Peter Loves Mary (1960) as Lieutenant Baker
- The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) as Johnson
- Dennis the Menace (1959) as Manager
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Billy Joe
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Gordie Fields
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Cab Driver
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Adam Gallante
- The Perfect Furlough (1958) as Marvin Brewer
- The Heart Is a Rebel (1958) as Bill
- Perry Mason (1957) as Cabbie
- Wagon Train (1957) as Private Bledsoe
- Designing Woman (1957) as Luke Coslow
- The Invisible Boy (1957) as Scientist (uncredited)
- The Persuader (1957) as Willy Williams
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Matt - Bartender
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Daniels
- Screaming Eagles (1956) as Pvt. Grimes
- Navy Log (1955)
- The Mickey Mouse Club (1955) as Self
- 5 Against the House (1955) as Roy
- An Annapolis Story (1955) as Willie Warren
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Hal Dooley
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Second Rider (uncredited)
- There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) as Katy's Date (uncredited)
- Susan Slept Here (1954) as Virgil
- Secret of the Incas (1954) as Young Man at Bar (uncredited)
- Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) as Gator
- Return from the Sea (1954) as Smitty
- The War of the Worlds (1953) as Zippy (uncredited)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Winston, Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Herb Dennis
- The Wild One (1953) as Pigeon (uncredited)
- Battle Circus (1953) as Runnker
- Destination Gobi (1953)
- The Glory Brigade (1953) as Pvt. 'Stoney' Stone
- China Venture (1953) as Carlson
- Off Limits (1952) as Staff Sgt. Wagner (uncredited)
- Talk About a Stranger (1952) as Sailor on Motorcycle
- Fearless Fagan (1952) as Thomson
- Skirts Ahoy! (1952) as French-Speaking Sailor (uncredited)
- Battle Zone (1952) as Marine Marine (uncredited)
- Dragnet (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alvy Moore best known for?
Alvy Moore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Frasier (1993), Intruder (1989), The Horror Show (1989), They're Playing with Fire (1984).
When and where was Alvy Moore born?
Alvy Moore was born on December 5, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. They passed away on May 4, 1997.
How many credits does Alvy Moore have?
Alvy Moore has accumulated over 127 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1994.
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Subject: Alvy Moore (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY provided facts. Constraint 2: 90-130 words. Constraint 3: Plain prose only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Constraint 4: Neutral, encyclopedic tone. Full Name: Jack Alvin "Alvy" Moore. Birth Date: December 5...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Specs — aged about 41
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Crowley — aged about 52
- The Munsters (1964) — aged about 42
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Hal Dooley — aged about 32
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Second Rider (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Hoff — aged about 42
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