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Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years. His distinctive voice and southern accent was a good fit for shows featuring rustic characters, especially westerns. He also was portrayed on other shows as a minister, and is probably best remembered as the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Earlier, Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank.

Known for

Walking the Mile
Walking the Mile
2014 • Self (voice) (archive footage)
Family
2006 • Another Great-Grandfather
Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile
2000 • Self (uncredited)
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
1999 • Old Paul Edgecomb
Con Air
Con Air
1997 • Old Man Under Truck
Little Giants
Little Giants
1994 • Wilbur
Runaway Daughters
Runaway Daughters
1994 • Gary
House IV
House IV
1992 • Dad

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Walking the Mile
Walking the Mile
2014 • Self (voice) (archive footage)
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Family
2006 • Another Great-Grandfather
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The Green Mile
The Green Mile
1999 • Old Paul Edgecomb
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Con Air
Con Air
1997 • Old Man Under Truck
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House IV
House IV
1992 • Dad
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Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
1990 • Mr. Thayer
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Evil Town
Evil Town
1987 • Lyle Phelps
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Green Eyes
Green Eyes
1977 • Mr. Cousins
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Dr. Shagetz
Dr. Shagetz
1975 • Lyle Phelps
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The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift
1974 • Deacon Hurd
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White Lightning
White Lightning
1973 • Pa McKlusky
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Rage
Rage
1972 • Dr. Thompson
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The Cheyenne Social Club
The Cheyenne Social Club
1970 • Jedediah W. Willowby
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Shenandoah
Shenandoah
1965 • Abernathy
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Roustabout
Roustabout
1964 • Arthur Nielsen
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Palm Springs Weekend
Palm Springs Weekend
1963 • Boys' Club Leader (uncredited)
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Showdown
Showdown
1963 • Express Man
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Cash McCall
Cash McCall
1960 • Bronson (uncredited)
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Edge of Eternity
Edge of Eternity
1959 • Gas Station Attendant
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Day of the Outlaw
Day of the Outlaw
1959 • Doc Langer, Veterinarian
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Lone Texan
Lone Texan
1959 • Doc Jansen
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I Want to Live!
I Want to Live!
1958 • San Quentin Capt.
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Baby Face Nelson
Baby Face Nelson
1957 • FBI Agent Charles Bonner
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All Mine to Give
All Mine to Give
1957 • Clendenning
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Young and Dangerous
Young and Dangerous
1957 • Mr. John Clinton
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My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey
1957 • Lieutenant O'Connor
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The Hired Man
The Hired Man
1957 • Bill Rockwell
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Pawnee
Pawnee
1957 • John Brewster
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Johnny Tremain
Johnny Tremain
1957 • Nat Lorne
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The Vampire
The Vampire
1957 • Dr. Will Beaumont
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The Giant Claw
The Giant Claw
1957 • Fighter Pilot, (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Spirit of St. Louis
The Spirit of St. Louis
1957 • Goldsborough (uncredited)
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Chain of Evidence
Chain of Evidence
1957 • Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist
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Hot Cars
Hot Cars
1956 • Det. Davenport
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Tension at Table Rock
Tension at Table Rock
1956 • Doctor (uncredited)
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Meet Me in Las Vegas
Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956 • Mr. Smith-Johnson (uncredited)
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At Gunpoint
At Gunpoint
1955 • Funeral Minister
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The Scarlet Coat
The Scarlet Coat
1955 • Capt. Brewster
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Foxfire
Foxfire
1955 • Bus Driver (uncredited)
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An Annapolis Story
An Annapolis Story
1955 • Cmdr. Halleck (uncredited)
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Private Hell 36
Private Hell 36
1954 • Sam Marvin (uncredited)
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Living It Up
Living It Up
1954 • Leader of the Boy Rangers (uncredited)
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The Desperado
The Desperado
1954 • U.S. Marshal Jim Langley
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Lucky Me
Lucky Me
1954 • Eddie Szczepanski (uncredited)
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Bitter Creek
Bitter Creek
1954 • Sheriff
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She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No
1954 • Dick Jordan
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Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
1953 • Shorty (uncredited)
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China Venture
China Venture
1953 • Galuppo
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Mister Scoutmaster
Mister Scoutmaster
1953 • Fireman (uncredited)
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Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
1953 • Citizen of Rome (uncredited)
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Remains to Be Seen
Remains to Be Seen
1953 • Julius (uncredited)
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Half a Hero
Half a Hero
1953 • George Payson
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Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way
1953 • Father Peterson
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The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952 • Studio Lighting Technician (uncredited)
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Because of You
Because of You
1952 • Tijuana Shop Owner (uncredited)
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Monkey Business
Monkey Business
1952 • Cabbie (uncredited)
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We're Not Married!
We're Not Married!
1952 • Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited)
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Scarlet Angel
Scarlet Angel
1952 • Robbery Victim
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Deadline - U.S.A.
Deadline - U.S.A.
1952 • Reporter (uncredited)
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Young Man with Ideas
Young Man with Ideas
1952 • Telephone Man (uncredited)
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Room for One More
Room for One More
1952 • Scoutmaster (uncredited)
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Week-End with Father
Week-End with Father
1951 • Minor Role (uncredited)
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The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
1951 • Ambulance Interne Driver (uncredited)
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Father's Little Dividend
Father's Little Dividend
1951 • Green Taxicab's Driver (uncredited)
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Storm Warning
Storm Warning
1951 • Courtroom Cop (uncredited)
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California Passage
California Passage
1950 • Dealer (uncredited)
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Devil's Doorway
Devil's Doorway
1950 • Spud Keith (uncredited)
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The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
1950 • Reporter (uncredited)
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Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
1949 • Bridge Guard (uncredited)
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Dabbs Greer – Biography, Known For & Filmography