Noah Beery Jr.

Born: 1913-08-10

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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Noah Lindsey Beery (August 10, 1913 – November 1, 1994), known professionally as Noah Beery, Jr. or just Noah Beery, was an American actor specializing in warm, friendly character parts similar to the ones played by his uncle Wallace Beery, although Noah Beery, Jr., unlike his uncle, seldom broke away from playing supporting roles.

His father, Noah Nicholas Beery (known professionally as Noah Beery or Noah Beery, Sr.), enjoyed a similarly lengthy film career as a supporting actor.

Beery was best known as James Garner's father, Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, in the 1970s television series The Rockford Files.

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Known For

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Red River
Sergeant York
Walking Tall
Jubal
Inherit the Wind
The Movie Orgy
The Fastest Gun Alive
Gung Ho!
War Arrow

Top Movie Credits

Red River Buster McGee
Sergeant York Buck Lipscomb
Walking Tall Carl Pusser
Inherit the Wind John Stebbins
The Movie Orgy Self (archive footage)
Gung Ho! Cpl. Kurt Richter
War Arrow Sgt. Augustus Wilks (as Noah Beery)