Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer was one of the most recognizable faces in the world of acting, especially on television, with his plain-looking face, wavy hair, and distinctive voice, as well as a five-decade-long acting career. The actor had almost 300 performing credits to his name, including parts as merchants, preachers, businesspeople, and various villains. He first gained notoriety for his role in the TV series Gunsmoke. From 1974 through 1983, he starred as Reverend Robert Alden in the television series Little House on the Prairie.

Sources of Income And Net Worth of Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer made a nice living from his career. At the time of his death, he had a net worth of roughly $2 million. During his spectacular ten-year career, the actor appeared in over 300 projects. He landed his final role in the film The Green Mile, which was a commercial success, grossing nearly $290 million against a $60 million production budget.

Early Years, Biography, and Family

Dabbs Greer was born in Fairview, Missouri, in the United States of America on April 2, 1917. He was of American nationality and White American race. He was the son of speech instructor Bernice Irene Greer and druggist Randall Alexander Greer. Dabbs moved to Anderson with his family as a child and began playing in children’s theater productions at the age of eight. Geer received his bachelor’s degree from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. At the time, he was also a member of Theta Kappa Nu.

Wiki And Professional Career

Dabbs Greer made his film debut in the 1938 film Jesse James. Following a string of film parts, the actor made his television debut in 1950, as Shaky in Dick Tracy. He appeared at Fireside Theatre the same year.

CAPTION Dabbs Greer made his film debut in the 1938 film Jesse James.(source:Facebook)

Dabbs appeared in almost 200 different TV shows, performing a wide range of supporting parts. He appeared in the television series How to Marry a Millionaire from 1957 until 1959. Following his breakout appearance in the hit TV series Little House on the Prairie, the actor achieved worldwide acclaim. From 1974 through 1983, he starred as Reverend Alden in the NBC series. Geer’s final film performance was in The Green Mile in 1999. Tom Hanks, David Morse, and Bonnie Hunt appeared in the film. Greer went on to play the role in Diagnosis: Murder the following year. And his most recent television appearance was in Lizzie McGuire in 2003. He played Moe in the series, which he co-starred in alongside Hilary Duff, Lalaine, and Adam Lamberg.

Wife, Relationship, And Marriage

Dabbs Greer was never married and never had children. Despite his long career in the spotlight, he never revealed any of his personal information to the media. Every aspect about his dating and love life was kept private by the actor. Greer was born in Pasadena, California, and lived there until his death in 2007.

Grave, Death

Dabbs Greer died on April 28, 2007, at the age of 90, at Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital, after suffering from kidney failure and heart illness. His remains was returned to his hometown of Missouri and burial in Peace Valley Cemetery.

Facts of Dabbs Greer

 Date of Birth:1917 , April-2
 Age:90 (he was dead)
 Birth Nation:United States of America
 Height:5 Feet 10 Inch
NameDabbs Greer
FatherRandall Alexander Greer
MotherBernice Irene
NationalityAmerican
Birth Place/CityFairview, Missouri, United States
EthnicityWhite
Net Worth$2 million
DiedApril 28, 2007

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