Will Geer: America's Grandpa
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Will Geer
Actor · born 9 March 1902 · Frankfort, Indiana, USA
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.
Geer made his Broadway debut as Pistol in a 1928 production of Much Ado About Nothing, created the role of Mr. Mister in Marc Blitzstein's The Cradle Will Rock, played Candy in John Steinbeck's theatrical adaptation of his novella Of Mice and Men, and appeared in numerous plays and revues throughout the 1940s. From 1948 to 1951, he appeared in more than a dozen movies, including Winchester '73 (as Wyatt Earp), Broken Arrow, Comanche Territory (all 1950) and Bright Victory (1951).
Where to start: In Cold Blood (1967).
As actor 73
Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
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Mysterious Miracles: World Beyond Death
2005
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James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1987 · 6.5/10
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The Man Who Loved Bears
1979 · 4.0/10
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Rip Van Winkle
1978 · 5.7/10
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The Mafu Cage
1978 · 5.9/10
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Unknown Powers
1978 · 6.2/10
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The Billion Dollar Hobo
1977 · 5.8/10
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Bunco
1977 · 7.0/10
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The New Deal for Artists
1976
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Moving Violation
1976 · 5.2/10
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Law and Order
1976 · 8.0/10
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The Blue Bird
1976 · 5.5/10
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The Night That Panicked America
1975 · 6.9/10
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The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
1975 · 5.7/10
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Hurricane
1974 · 5.4/10
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Memory of Us
1974 · 8.0/10
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Silence
1974 · 9.0/10
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Honky Tonk
1974 · 8.0/10
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The Hanged Man
1974 · 4.6/10
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Executive Action
1973 · 6.5/10
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Isn't It Shocking?
1973 · 6.3/10
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A Gift of Terror
1973 · 7.0/10
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Savage!
1973 · 5.5/10
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Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On
1973 · 6.3/10
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Brock's Last Case
1973 · 5.0/10
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Jeremiah Johnson
1972 · 7.3/10
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Napoleon and Samantha
1972 · 6.2/10
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The Rowdyman
1972 · 4.0/10
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Dear Dead Delilah
1972 · 5.3/10
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Scarecrow
1972 · 8.0/10
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Brother John
1971 · 6.6/10
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Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
1971 · 9.0/10
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Pieces of Dreams
1970 · 4.6/10
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The Brotherhood of the Bell
1970 · 6.0/10
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The Moonshine War
1970 · 5.7/10
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The Reivers
1969 · 6.4/10
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Certain Honorable Men
1968 · 10.0/10
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Bandolero!
1968 · 6.6/10
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Of Mice and Men
1968 · 9.0/10
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The President's Analyst
1967 · 5.9/10
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In Cold Blood
1967 · 7.5/10
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The Crucible
1967 · 4.5/10
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Seconds
1966 · 7.4/10
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Black Like Me
1964 · 6.2/10
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Advise & Consent
1962 · 7.2/10
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Mobs, Inc.
1956 · 7.0/10
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Salt of the Earth
1954 · 7.0/10
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The Barefoot Mailman
1951 · 6.5/10
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The Tall Target
1951 · 6.8/10
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Bright Victory
1951 · 7.1/10
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Double Crossbones
1951 · 6.0/10
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To Please a Lady
1950 · 6.5/10
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Convicted
1950 · 6.2/10
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Broken Arrow
1950 · 6.7/10
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Winchester '73
1950 · 7.3/10
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It's a Small World
1950 · 5.8/10
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Comanche Territory
1950 · 5.0/10
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The Kid from Texas
1950 · 5.5/10
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A Woman Called Moses
TV · 1978 · 7.0/10
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The Love Boat
TV · 1977 · 6.2/10
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Eight Is Enough
TV · 1977 · 6.2/10
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Starsky & Hutch
TV · 1975 · 7.4/10
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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
TV · 1974 · 9.0/10
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Dinah!
TV · 1974 · 7.0/10
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Kung Fu
TV · 1972 · 7.7/10
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The Waltons
TV · 1972 · 7.1/10
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Columbo
TV · 1971 · 8.1/10
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Medical Center
TV · 1969 · 6.4/10
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Hawaii Five-O
TV · 1969 · 7.2/10
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Mayberry R.F.D.
TV · 1968 · 6.2/10
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Mission: Impossible
TV · 1966 · 7.6/10
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Bewitched
TV · 1964 · 7.8/10
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Bonanza
TV · 1959 · 7.5/10
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Gunsmoke
TV · 1955 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickFrequently asked questions
What is the best Will Geer movie?
By viewer score, In Cold Blood (1967) at 7.5/10.
What are Will Geer’s most popular movies?
Jeremiah Johnson, Seconds, In Cold Blood.
How many movies has Will Geer made?
73 films on TMDB, 73 as actor.