Harold Peary
Biography
Harold Peary works in acting. Born July 25, 1908 in San Leandro, California. Died March 30, 1985. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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50 titles- Buford and the Galloping Ghost (1979)
- Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979) as Big Ben (voice)
- Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) as Big Ben (voice)
- The Roman Holidays (1972) as Herman (voice)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Lorimer
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Sam Appleton
- The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968) as Smead
- Clambake (1967) as Doorman at Shores Hotel
- That Girl (1966)
- Summer Fun (1966)
- The Loner (1965) as Peabody
- My Mother the Car (1965)
- Mona McCluskey (1965) as Tibbs
- Invisible Diplomats (1965) as Mr. Bullard
- The Addams Family (1964) as Dr. Brown
- The Baileys of Balboa (1964) as Mr. Roberts
- A Tiger Walks (1964) as Uncle Harry
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Mr. Davis
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Brisbane Snead
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Uncle Edward
- My Three Sons (1960) as Joe
- My Three Sons (1960) as Otis Finch
- Surfside 6 (1960) as R. K. Mountain
- Perry Mason (1957) as Freddy Fell
- Blondie (1957) as Herb Woodley
- Outlaw Queen (1957) as Bartender (as Hal Peary)
- Wetbacks (1956) as Juan Ortega
- The Bob Cummings Show (1955) as Charlie Henley
- The Bob Cummings Show (1955) as City Council Candidate
- Public Defender (1954) as Ladislaus
- Willy (1954)
- Port of Hell (1954) as Leo
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Mayor
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Papa
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Peeks at Hollywood (1946)
- Hot Spot (1945) as The Devil (voice)
- The Shining Future (1944) as The Great Gildersleeve
- Gildersleeve's Ghost (1944) as Gildersleeve
- Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943) as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
- Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943) as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
- The Screwball (1943) as Policeman
- The Great Gildersleeve (1942) as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
- Seven Days' Leave (1942) as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
- Here We Go Again (1942) as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
- The Loan Stranger (1942) as Hudson C. Dann
- Look Who's Laughing (1941) as Gildersleeve
- Comin' Round the Mountain (1940) as Mayor Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harold Peary best known for?
Harold Peary is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Thunderheart (1992), Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979), The Roman Holidays (1972), Over the Top (1987).
When and where was Harold Peary born?
Harold Peary was born on July 25, 1908 in San Leandro, California. They passed away on March 30, 1985.
How many credits does Harold Peary have?
Harold Peary has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1979.
What is Harold Peary's background in cinema and television?
Harold (Hal) Peary (July 25, 1908 – March 30, 1985) was an American actor, comedian and singer in radio, film, television and animation remembered best as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, a supporting character on radio's Fibber McGee & Molly that moved to its own radio hit, The Great Gildersleeve, the first known spi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Addams Family (1964) as Dr. Brown — aged about 55
- The Baileys of Balboa (1964) as Mr. Roberts — aged about 55
- Perry Mason (1957) as Freddy Fell — aged about 48
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Uncle Edward — aged about 52
- Buford and the Galloping Ghost (1979) — aged about 70
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Mayor — aged about 42
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