Dabbs Greer

Acting

Dabbs Greer

Born 2 April 1917 · Fairview, Missouri, USA · Died 28 April 2007 at 90

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

Highlights

The Green Mile1999 · Film · Old Paul Edgecomb
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Scanlan
Con Air1997 · Film · Old Man Under Truck
Little House on the Prairie1974 · Series · Robert Alden
Invasion of the Body Snatchers1956 · Film · Mack Lomax
Bonanza1959 · Series · Doc Tasker Dunkatt

Filmography

Movies

89 films

The Green Mile1999 · Film · Old Paul Edgecomb
Con Air1997 · Film · Old Man Under Truck
Little Giants1994 · Film · Wilbur
Runaway Daughters1994 · Film · Gary
House IV1992 · Film · Dad
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat1991 · Film · Otto
Pacific Heights1990 · Film · Mr. Thayer
Two Moon Junction1988 · Film · Kyle
Bonanza: The Next Generation1988 · Film · Sills
Evil Town1987 · Film · Lyle Phelps
Little House: The Last Farewell1984 · Film · Rev. Robert Alden
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday1983 · Film · Rev. Robert Alden
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash1981 · Film · Wally
The Winds of Kitty Hawk1978 · Film · Ace Hutchin
Green Eyes1977 · Film · Mr. Cousins
Dr. Shagetz1975 · Film · Lyle Phelps
The Greatest Gift1974 · Film · Deacon Hurd
White Lightning1973 · Film · Pa McKlusky
Rage1972 · Film · Dr. Thompson
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant1970 · Film · Stilts
The Cheyenne Social Club1970 · Film · Jedediah W. Willowby
Shenandoah1965 · Film · Abernathy
Roustabout1964 · Film · Arthur Nielsen
Palm Springs Weekend1963 · Film · Boys' Club Leader (uncredited)
Showdown1963 · Film · Express Man
Cash McCall1960 · Film · Bronson (uncredited)
Edge of Eternity1959 · Film · Gas Station Attendant
Last Train from Gun Hill1959 · Film · Deputy Andy
Day of the Outlaw1959 · Film · Doc Langer, Veterinarian
Lone Texan1959 · Film · Doc Jansen
I Want to Live!1958 · Film · San Quentin Capt.
It! The Terror from Beyond Space1958 · Film · Eric Royce
Baby Face Nelson1957 · Film · FBI Agent Charles Bonner
All Mine to Give1957 · Film · Clendenning
Young and Dangerous1957 · Film · Mr. John Clinton
My Man Godfrey1957 · Film · Lieutenant O'Connor
The Hired Man1957 · Film · Bill Rockwell
Pawnee1957 · Film · John Brewster
Johnny Tremain1957 · Film · Nat Lorne
The Vampire1957 · Film · Dr. Will Beaumont
The Spirit of St. Louis1957 · Film · Goldsborough (uncredited)
Chain of Evidence1957 · Film · Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist
Hot Cars1956 · Film · Det. Davenport
Tension at Table Rock1956 · Film · Doctor (uncredited)
The Young Guns1956 · Film · Fred
D-Day the Sixth of June1956 · Film · Driver
Meet Me in Las Vegas1956 · Film · Mr. Smith-Johnson (uncredited)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers1956 · Film · Mack Lomax
At Gunpoint1955 · Film · Funeral Minister
The Seven Little Foys1955 · Film · Tutor
The Scarlet Coat1955 · Film · Capt. Brewster
Foxfire1955 · Film · Bus Driver (uncredited)
An Annapolis Story1955 · Film · Cmdr. Halleck (uncredited)
Stranger on Horseback1955 · Film · Hotel Clerk
Private Hell 361954 · Film · Sam Marvin (uncredited)
Living It Up1954 · Film · Leader of the Boy Rangers (uncredited)
The Desperado1954 · Film · U.S. Marshal Jim Langley
Lucky Me1954 · Film · Eddie Szczepanski (uncredited)
Bitter Creek1954 · Film · Sheriff
Riot in Cell Block 111954 · Film · Schuyler
She Couldn't Say No1954 · Film · Dick Jordan
Take the High Ground!1953 · Film · Shorty (uncredited)
China Venture1953 · Film · Galuppo
Mister Scoutmaster1953 · Film · Fireman (uncredited)
Mission Over Korea1953 · Film · Pilot
Affair with a Stranger1953 · Film · Happy Murray
A Slight Case of Larceny1953 · Film · Eddie
Julius Caesar1953 · Film · Citizen of Rome (uncredited)
Remains to Be Seen1953 · Film · Julius (uncredited)
Half a Hero1953 · Film · George Payson
House of Wax1953 · Film · Shane
Trouble Along the Way1953 · Film · Father Peterson
The Bad and the Beautiful1952 · Film · Studio Lighting Technician (uncredited)
Because of You1952 · Film · Tijuana Shop Owner (uncredited)
Monkey Business1952 · Film · Cabbie (uncredited)
We're Not Married!1952 · Film · Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited)
Sally and Saint Anne1952 · Film · Mr. Parker
Scarlet Angel1952 · Film · Robbery Victim
Deadline - U.S.A.1952 · Film · Reporter (uncredited)
Young Man with Ideas1952 · Film · Telephone Man (uncredited)
Room for One More1952 · Film · Scoutmaster (uncredited)
Week-End with Father1951 · Film · Minor Role (uncredited)
The Unknown Man1951 · Film · Ambulance Interne Driver (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend1951 · Film · Green Taxicab's Driver (uncredited)
Storm Warning1951 · Film · Courtroom Cop (uncredited)
California Passage1950 · Film · Dealer (uncredited)
Devil's Doorway1950 · Film · Spud Keith (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry1950 · Film · Reporter (uncredited)
Reign of Terror1949 · Film · Bridge Guard (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

110 shows

Maybe It's Me2001 · Series · Fred Stage
Lizzie McGuire2001 · Series · Moe
Family Law1999 · Series · Frank Watson
George & Leo1997 · Series
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Vincent Robbins
Spin City1996 · Series · Dr. Marsh Laughlin, DDS
Rebel Highway1994 · Series · Gary
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Danny McNamara
Picket Fences1992 · Series · Rev. Henry Novotny
The Secret Of Lost Creek1992 · Series
The Secret of Lost Creek1991 · Series · Henry Fogel
The Bradys1990 · Series
Roseanne1988 · Series
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Chester Mead
Charles in Charge1984 · Series · 'Buzz' Powell
Matt Houston1982 · Series
The Greatest American Hero1981 · Series · Supervisor
The Incredible Hulk1977 · Series · Dr. Malone
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Bluford Catlin
The Rockford Files1974 · Series · Peter Preli
Paper Moon1974 · Series
The Manhunter1974 · Series
Little House on the Prairie1974 · Series · Robert Alden
Firehouse1974 · Series
Barnaby Jones1973 · Series · Andy Spake
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series · Watchman
Ghost Story1972 · Series · Harry Bell
The Rookies1972 · Series
Nichols1971 · Series · Harrigan
Cannon1971 · Series
The Brady Bunch1969 · Series · Minister
Lancer1968 · Series
The Mod Squad1968 · Series · Store Owner
Adam-121968 · Series · Dave Carson
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir1968 · Series · Norrie Coolidge
Mannix1967 · Series
The Second Hundred Years1967 · Series · General Craven
Ironside1967 · Series
Rango1967 · Series
The Invaders1967 · Series · The Minister
Hank1965 · Series · Coach Ossie Weiss
The F.B.I.1965 · Series · Paul Leonard
The Wild Wild West1965 · Series
Laredo1965 · Series
The Big Valley1965 · Series · Matt Carson
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964 · Series · Policeman
The Cara Williams Show1964 · Series
Wendy and Me1964 · Series
Kraft Suspense Theatre1963 · Series · Newton Yort
Petticoat Junction1963 · Series · Mr. Peck
The Fugitive1963 · Series · Mayor Duncan
The Outer Limits1963 · Series · Mr. Bishop
Arrest and Trial1963 · Series · J. H. Salomon
Stoney Burke1962 · Series
The Virginian1962 · Series · Doc
Saints and Sinners1962 · Series · Walter Hines
The Dick Van Dyke Show1961 · Series · Chaplain Berger
Ichabod and Me1961 · Series
Cain's Hundred1961 · Series · Willie Beal
Surfside 61960 · Series · Finney Tate
Stagecoach West1960 · Series · Foster
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · Series · Naylor
Checkmate1960 · Series · Hokey
The Detectives1959 · Series
The Untouchables1959 · Series · Thomas B. Randall
Adventures in Paradise1959 · Series · Reverend Forbes
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Scanlan
Johnny Ringo1959 · Series · Sam
Law of the Plainsman1959 · Series · Wesley
Wichita Town1959 · Series
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis1959 · Series
The DuPont Show with June Allyson1959 · Series · Dr. Meeker
Bonanza1959 · Series · Doc Tasker Dunkatt
The Troubleshooters1959 · Series · Lepage
Tightrope1959 · Series · Skeet
Black Saddle1959 · Series · Owen Edwards
Rawhide1959 · Series · Jebidiah Haddlebird
Bat Masterson1958 · Series · Will
Lawman1958 · Series · Les Courtney
The Rifleman1958 · Series · Farley
Steve Canyon1958 · Series · Ben Moore
Wanted: Dead or Alive1958 · Series · Tom Wade
Trackdown1957 · Series · Ward Barrett
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Dave Kirby
The Thin Man1957 · Series
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · Series
Richard Diamond, Private Detective1957 · Series · Scooter Jaffee
Official Detective1957 · Series
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre1956 · Series · Sam
State Trooper1956 · Series · Ed Grimes
Matinee Theater1955 · Series
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955 · Series · The Sheriff
Frontier1955 · Series · Ray
Navy Log1955 · Series
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Jonas
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1955 · Series · Marshal Crawford
The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · Series · Will (uncredited)
Father Knows Best1954 · Series
Studio 571954 · Series · Sheriff Barton
Lassie1954 · Series
The Lone Wolf1954 · Series · Sheriff Ketton
The Man Behind the Badge1953 · Series
Topper1953 · Series · Jack
Letter to Loretta1953 · Series · Dewey Mason
General Electric Theater1953 · Series · Tom
Cavalcade of America1952 · Series · John Adams
Adventures of Superman1952 · Series
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · Series · Charlie
Lux Video Theatre1950 · Series · MacGuire
Dick Tracy1950 · Series · Shaky