Dabbs Greer
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Dabbs Greer has stayed an American actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. With 164 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. Playing Old Paul Edgecomb in 'The Green Mile' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Con Air' is the other credit that tends to come up. It began in 1949, at the age of 32. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography.
Dabbs Greer
83 Movies
81 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Dabbs Greer has stayed an American actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. With 164 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. Playing Old Paul Edgecomb in 'The Green Mile' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Con Air' is the other credit that tends to come up. It began in 1949, at the age of 32. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography.
Movies
Plays Old Paul Edgecomb
The Green Mile
1999
Plays Old Man Under Truck
Con Air
1997
Plays Mr. Thayer
Pacific Heights
1990
Plays Mack Lomax
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
Plays Shane
House of Wax
1953
Plays Deputy Andy
Last Train from Gun Hill
1959
Plays Wilbur
Little Giants
1994
Plays Pa McKlusky
White Lightning
1973
Plays Kyle
Two Moon Junction
1988
Plays Otto
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
1991
Plays Abernathy
Shenandoah
1965
Plays Eric Royce
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
1958
Plays Happy Murray
Affair with a Stranger
1953
Plays Dad
House IV
1992
Plays Father Peterson
Trouble Along the Way
1953
Plays Schuyler
Riot in Cell Block 11
1954
Plays Rev. Robert Alden
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984
Plays Doc Langer, Veterinarian
Day of the Outlaw
1959
Plays San Quentin Capt.
I Want to Live!
1958
Plays Jedediah W. Willowby
The Cheyenne Social Club
1970
Plays Arthur Nielsen
Roustabout
1964
Plays Det. Davenport
Hot Cars
1956
Plays Funeral Minister
At Gunpoint
1955
Plays Driver
D-Day the Sixth of June
1956
Plays Clendenning
All Mine to Give
1957
Plays FBI Agent Charles Bonner
Baby Face Nelson
1957
Plays Dr. Will Beaumont
The Vampire
1957
Plays Lyle Phelps
Evil Town
1987
Plays Dick Jordan
She Couldn't Say No
1954
Plays Tutor
The Seven Little Foys
1955
Plays Lieutenant O'Connor
My Man Godfrey
1957
Plays Wally
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
1981
Plays George Payson
Half a Hero
1953
Plays Rev. Robert Alden
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
1983
Plays Hotel Clerk
Stranger on Horseback
1955
Plays Gas Station Attendant
Edge of Eternity
1959
Plays Capt. Brewster
The Scarlet Coat
1955
Plays Nat Lorne
Johnny Tremain
1957
Plays Express Man
Showdown
1963
Plays Mr. Parker
Sally and Saint Anne
1952
Plays Dr. Thompson
Rage
1972
Plays U.S. Marshal Jim Langley
The Desperado
1954
Plays John Brewster
Pawnee
1957
Plays Robbery Victim
Scarlet Angel
1952
Plays Eddie
A Slight Case of Larceny
1953
Plays Fred
The Young Guns
1956
Plays Galuppo
China Venture
1953
Plays Sheriff
Bitter Creek
1954
Plays Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist
Chain of Evidence
1957
Plays Mr. John Clinton
Young and Dangerous
1957
TV Shows
Plays Robert Alden
Little House on the Prairie
1974
Plays Dave Kirby
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Jonas
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Coach Ossie Weiss
Hank
1965
Plays Fred Stage
Maybe It's Me
2001
Plays Rev. Henry Novotny
Picket Fences
1992
Plays Henry Fogel
The Secret of Lost Creek
1991
Plays Paul Leonard
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Farley
The Rifleman
1958
Plays Dewey Mason
Letter to Loretta
1953
Plays Mayor Duncan
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Doc Tasker Dunkatt
Bonanza
1959
Plays Chaplain Berger
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
Plays Naylor
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
Plays Joe Winters
Adventures of Superman
1952
Plays The Man
The Detectives
1959
Plays Ward Barrett
Trackdown
1957
Plays Tom Wade
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
Plays Thomas B. Randall
The Untouchables
1959
Plays John Adams
Cavalcade of America
1952
Plays Mr. Carew
Ironside
1967
Plays Ray
Frontier
1955
Plays Owen Edwards
Black Saddle
1959
Plays Mr. Bishop
The Outer Limits
1963
Plays Policeman
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Plays Scanlan
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays The Sheriff
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Doc
The Virginian
1962
Plays Danny McNamara
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Sam
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Latest Trailers
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The Green Mile
Full Filmography
Maybe It's Me
Fred Stage · 22 episodes
2001–
TV
Lizzie McGuire
Moe · 1 episode
2001–
TV
The Green Mile
Old Paul Edgecomb
1999
Film
Family Law
Frank Watson · 1 episode
1999–
TV
Ally McBeal
Vincent Robbins · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Con Air
Old Man Under Truck
1997
Film
Spin City
Dr. Marsh Laughlin, DDS · 1 episode
1996–
TV
Little Giants
Wilbur
1994
Film
Rebel Highway
Gary · 1 episode
1994–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dabbs Greer still alive?
Dabbs Greer passed away on April 28, 2007 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of Dabbs Greer?
Dabbs Greer is best known for roles in The Green Mile, Con Air, Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
How many movies has Dabbs Greer been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1949), Dabbs Greer has appeared in 83 movies and 80 TV shows.
What was Dabbs Greer's first movie?
The career of Dabbs Greer began with Reign of Terror (1949).
What is Dabbs Greer's most recent movie or series?
Dabbs Greer's most recent release is Family, which premiered on November 3, 2006.
What TV shows has Dabbs Greer appeared in?
On television, Dabbs Greer has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Little House on the Prairie, The Incredible Hulk, Bonanza.
Dabbs Greer
1917-04-02 · Fairview, Missouri, USA
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.