Will Geer
Actor
Born Mar 9, 1902 · Frankfort, Indiana, USA
Active 1932–1978 · Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
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.
Filmography
Columbo (1971) — Edmund HidemannBewitched (1964) — George WashingtonJeremiah Johnson (1972) — Bear ClawBonanza (1959) — Calvin Butler · Ferris Callahan · Zach RandolphIn Cold Blood (1967) — ProsecutorSeconds (1966) — Old ManWinchester '73 (1950) — Wyatt EarpMission: Impossible (1966) — DocKung Fu (1972) — Judge Emmitt MarcusStarsky & Hutch (1975) — Commodore AtwaterHawaii Five-O (1968) — Professor Harold LochnerBroken Arrow (1950) — Ben SladeAdvise & Consent (1962) — Senate Minority LeaderThe Waltons (1972) — Grandfather WaltonThe Love Boat (1977) — Franklyn BootherstoneSalt of the Earth (1954) — SheriffBandolero! (1968) — Pop ChaneyGunsmoke (1955) — SlocumUnion Pacific (1939) — Foreman (uncredited)Intruder in the Dust (1949) — Sheriff HamptonThe Invaders (1967) — Hank WillisThe Tall Target (1951) — Homer CrowleyThe Reivers (1969) — BossDaniel Boone (1964) — Adam Jarrett