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Harry Harvey

Known For
Acting
Born
January 10, 1901 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, USA
Died
November 27, 1985 (aged 84)
Active Years
1936–1972 (37 Years)
Total Credits
350 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 10, 1901 Died Nov 27, 1985 Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, USA 350 credits
350
Total Credits
1936–1972
37 Years Career Span
201
Vault Titles
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Biography

Harry Harvey Sr. was an American actor born on January 10, 1901, in the Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, USA, and died on November 27, 1985, at the age of 84. Throughout his career, he worked in theatre, film, and television, performing in minstrel shows, vaudeville, and on the Broadway stage. He became a character actor known for appearing in more than three hundred films and television series episodes, with 279 known credits on The Movie Database. His film work included roles in westerns such as The Oregon Trail, Old Overland Trail, Wyoming Renegades, and Ride Beyond Vengeance. On television, he appeared in programs including The Roy Rogers Show, Man Without a Gun, The Lone Ranger, It's a Man's World, Branded, Lassie, Hazel, The Wild Wild West, Mannix, Alias Smith and Jones, Bonanza, and Columbo.

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Career

Career overview

Harry Harvey Sr. was an American actor who appeared in a wide range of mediums, including theatre, film, and television. He began his career in minstrel shows and vaudeville, eventually transitioning to the Broadway stage. Harvey is best known for his work as a character actor in film and television.

Throughout his career, Harvey appeared in over 300 films and television episodes. He had roles in various westerns, including The Oregon Trail, Old Overland Trail, and Wyoming Renegades. In the 1950s, he was cast in several popular television series, including The Roy Rogers Show, Man Without a Gun, and The Lone Ranger. In 1962, he appeared on the television show It's a Man's World.

In addition to his film and television work, Harvey also guest-starred on numerous television series throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. His credits include Branded, Lassie, Hazel, The Wild Wild West, Mannix, Alias Smith and Jones, Bonanza, and Columbo. Harvey's extensive body of work showcases his versatility as a character actor and his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and genres.

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Career timeline

The Century Turns
ColumboOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawNicholsNicholsSarge
AirportCutter's Trail
Marcus Welby, M.D.The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsThe Ballad of Andy Crocker
Adam-12The OutsiderBlackbeard's GhostStay Away, Joe
IronsideIronsideIronsideMannixMannix
Ride Beyond VengeanceThe Trouble with Angels
The Wild Wild WestI Dream of JeannieGreen AcresLost in SpaceBranded
BewitchedDaniel BooneDaniel BooneFor the Love of Willadean
Petticoat JunctionBurke's Law
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourThe VirginianThe VirginianThe Virginian
HazelHazel
Pollyanna
BonanzaBonanzaBonanzaThe UntouchablesThe Untouchables
LawmanWanted: Dead or Alive77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset StripThe Texan
Wagon TrainWagon TrainWagon TrainWagon TrainWagon Train
Broken ArrowBroken ArrowBroken ArrowEngagement PartyMeet Mrs. Swenson
CheyenneCheyenneCheyenneCheyenneCheyenne
LassieLassieLassieLassieStudio 57
Letter to LorettaRevlon Mirror TheatreLast of the ComanchesOld Overland TrailThe Jazz Singer
Adventures of SupermanThe Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietThe Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietFour Star PlayhouseThe Ford Television Theatre
DragnetThe Adventures of Kit CarsonThe Roy Rogers ShowThe Roy Rogers ShowThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
The Cisco KidThe Gene Autry ShowThe Gene Autry ShowThe Gene Autry ShowThe Gene Autry Show
The Lone RangerThe Lone RangerThe Lone RangerThe Lone RangerThe Lone Ranger
All My SonsHazardIf You Knew SusieGun SmugglersThe Arizona Ranger
Dick Tracy's DilemmaDick Tracy Meets GruesomeThey Won't Believe MeThe Woman on the BeachWife Tames Wolf
BedlamThe Bamboo BlondeStep by StepBadman's TerritoryThe Falcon's Adventure
The Big BeefCrime, Inc.Birthday BluesBlonde Ransom
Gangsters of the FrontierYouth Runs WildBride by MistakeSpook TownTriple Trouble
So's Your UncleIt Ain't HaySomething to Shout AboutThe Return of the Rangers

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Harry Harvey best known for?

Harry Harvey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Color Purple (1985), The Freshman (1990), *batteries not included (1987), *batteries not included (1987).

When and where was Harry Harvey born?

Harry Harvey was born on January 10, 1901 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, USA. They passed away on November 27, 1985.

How many credits does Harry Harvey have?

Harry Harvey has 350 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1936 and 1972.

What is Harry Harvey's background in cinema and television?

Harry Harvey Sr. was an American actor born on January 10, 1901, in the Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, USA, and died on November 27, 1985, at the age of 84. Throughout his career, he worked in theatre, film, and television, performing in minstrel shows, vaudeville, and on the Broadway stage. He became a characte...

Harry Harvey by the numbers

350credits
195films
155TV series
1936–1972active years

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