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Will Geer (born William Aughe Ghere; March 9, 1902 – April 22, 1978) was an American actor, musician, and social activist, who was active in labor organizing and other movements in New York and Southern California in the 1930s and 1940s.
Will Geer. Actor. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:33. Moving Violation (1976) 7 Videos. 67 Photos. Will Geer was born William Aughe Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana, to Katherine (Aughe), a teacher, and Roy Aaron Ghere, a postal worker.
Aug 4, 2020 · If you were watching The Waltons when it originally aired back in the ‘70s, you probably remember hearing the news that Will Geer — the man who played Grandpa Zebulon Walton — had died. Will passed away from respiratory failure on April 22, 1978, shortly after filming Season 6 of The Waltons.
March 9, 1902 · Frankfort, Indiana, USA. Died. April 22, 1978 · Los Angeles, California, USA (respiratory illness) Birth name. William Aughe Ghere. Height. 6′ 2½″ (1.89 m) Mini Bio. Will Geer was born William Aughe Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana, to Katherine (Aughe), a teacher, and Roy Aaron Ghere, a postal worker.
Will Geer was an American political activist and actor. His most memorable portrayal was that of ‘Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton’ in the TV series ‘The Waltons,’ which also won him an ‘Emmy Award.’. He made his ‘Broadway’ debut with ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’. The play ‘110 in the Shade’ fetched him a ‘Tony Award’ nomination.
Apr 24, 1978 · Will Geer, the character actor whose performances spanned that of an earthy, carefree Georgian in the play “Tobacco Road” to a crusty grandfather in the television series “The Waltons” a...
In one episode, Geer imparts a powerful message about being true to one’s self. When he passed, The Waltons was in its sixth season. Season seven’s first episode, “The Nest,” dealt with Zeb’s death in acknowledgement of Geer’s. Meanwhile, Geer’s family sang “This Land Is Your Land” at his funeral.
