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Harry Carey was an American actor and one of silent film's earliest superstars, usually cast as a Western hero. He was the father of Harry Carey Jr., who was also a prominent actor.
Harry Carey. Actor: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Born in New York City to a Judge of Special Sessions who was also president of a sewing machine company. Grew up on City Island, New York.
- January 1, 1
- The Bronx, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Brentwood, California, USA
Harry Carey was a silent film star and later a character actor who appeared in over 250 films. He was a friend and collaborator of John Ford and appeared in many Westerns, including Red River with his son Harry Carey Jr.
- January 16, 1878
- September 21, 1947
Apr 6, 1999 · Film historians have made much about how, as a young actor, John Wayne idolized Harry Carey Sr., right down to copying his mannerisms. And that was true.
Biography. To moviegoers during the era of silent films, Harry Carey was the quintessential cowboy, despite having been born no closer to the frontier than the Bronx. A judge's son, Carey was pointed toward a career in law when a bout of pneumonia sent him westward to recuperate.
Biography of film actor Harry Carey, easygoing and dependable star of silent and talking westerns, and an early collaborator of director John Ford.
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Harry Carey (1878-1947) was a prominent Western hero in early cinema and a friend of John Ford. He was nominated for an Oscar for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and appeared in many films with his son Harry Carey Jr.