Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Robert William "Dabbs" Greer , Dabs Greer , Robert William Greer
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Fairview, Missouri, USA
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 63
TV Involvements: 113
Most Famous Work
Biography
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.
Most Famous Work
Little House on the Prairie
(1974) Rev. Robert AldenCharlie's Angels
(1976) Bluford CatlinThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
(1955) Marshal CrawfordThe Rockford Files
(1974) Peter PreliThe Incredible Hulk
(1977) Dr. MaloneDiagnosis: Murder
(1993) Danny McNamaraThe Rifleman
(1958) Bert TaylorBonanza
(1959) Hub DawesActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Self (voice) (archive footage) | |
| 2006 | Another Great-Grandfather | |
| 2001 | Fred Stage | |
| Moe | ||
| 2000 | Self (uncredited) | |
| 1999 | Old Paul Edgecomb | |
| Frank Watson | ||
| 1997 | N/A | |
| Vincent Robbins | ||
| Old Man Under Truck | ||
| 1996 | Dr. Marsh Laughlin, DDS | |
| 1994 | Wilbur | |
| Gary | ||
| 1993 | Danny McNamara | |
| 1992 | N/A | |
| Dad | ||
| 1991 | Henry Fogel | |
| 1990 | Mr. Thayer | |
| N/A | ||
| 1989 | Otto | |
| 1988 | N/A | |
| Kyle | ||
| Sills | ||
| 1987 | Lyle Phelps | |
| 1986 | Chester Mead | |
| 1984 | 'Buzz' Powell | |
| 1983 | Rev. Robert Alden | |
| 1982 | N/A | |
| 1981 | Wally | |
| 1978 | Ace Hutchin | |
| 1977 | Dr. Malone | |
| Mr. Cousins | ||
| 1976 | Bluford Catlin | |
| 1975 | Lyle Phelps | |
| 1974 | Deacon Hurd | |
| Peter Preli | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| Reverend Alden | ||
| Rev. Robert Alden | ||
| 1973 | Pa McKlusky | |
| Andy Spake | ||
| 1972 | Dr. Thompson | |
| Watchman | ||
| Harry Bell | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1971 | Harrigan | |
| N/A | ||
| 1970 | Stilts | |
| Jedediah W. Willowby | ||
| 1969 | Minister | |
| 1968 | N/A | |
| Store Owner | ||
| Dave Carson | ||
| 1967 | N/A | |
| Petey O'Grady (uncredited) | ||
| Dan Turpin | ||
| N/A | ||
| Mr. Carew | ||
| N/A | ||
| The Minister | ||
| 1965 | Coach Ossie Weiss | |
| Paul Leonard | ||
| Van Doyle | ||
| Harry Porter | ||
| Alvin Van Doyle | ||
| Patrick Owens | ||
| Orkin | ||
| Arlie Sessions | ||
| Howard Deal | ||
| Sal Cleary | ||
| Kelsey Waller | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| Matt Carson | ||
| Abernathy | ||
| 1964 | Arthur Nielsen | |
| N/A | ||
| Harper Caldwell | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1963 | Boys' Club Leader (uncredited) | |
| Newton Yort | ||
| Mr. Peck | ||
| Mayor Duncan | ||
| Sheriff Claypool | ||
| Jensen | ||
| Charlie Fletcher | ||
| Hotel Clerk Thomas | ||
| Sgt. Fairfield (uncredited) | ||
| Charles | ||
| Mr. Bishop | ||
| E. F. Larkin | ||
| J. H. Salomon | ||
| Express Man | ||
| 1962 | N/A | |
| Doc | ||
| Ed Harger | ||
| Walter Hines | ||
| 1961 | Chaplain Berger | |
| Mr. Berger | ||
| Mr. Waring | ||
| N/A | ||
| Willie Beal | ||
| 1960 | Finney Tate | |
| Naylor | ||
| Greendale Councilman Dobbs | ||
| Sales Clerk | ||
| Mr. Sims | ||
| Hokey | ||
| Bronson (uncredited) | ||
| 1959 | Gas Station Attendant | |
| N/A | ||
| The Man | ||
| Thomas B. Randall | ||
| Brower | ||
| Agent Ned Ferber | ||
| Reverend Forbes | ||
| Scanlan | ||
| Evans | ||
| Sam | ||
| Wesley | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| Dr. Meeker | ||
| Doc Tasker Dunkatt | ||
| Mercantile Owner | ||
| Judge | ||
| Sam | ||
| Hub Dawes | ||
| Lepage | ||
| Skeet | ||
| Deputy Andy | ||
| Doc Langer, Veterinarian | ||
| Doc Jansen | ||
| Owen Edwards | ||
| Denver Pollock | ||
| Jebidiah Haddlebird | ||
| Sheriff | ||
| 1958 | San Quentin Capt. | |
| Will | ||
| Les Courtney | ||
| N/A | ||
| Marcus Trimble | ||
| Bert Taylor | ||
| Tom Wade | ||
| Elder Luke Boone | ||
| Bartender | ||
| Eric Royce | ||
| 1957 | FBI Agent Charles Bonner | |
| Clendenning | ||
| Mr. John Clinton | ||
| Lieutenant O'Connor | ||
| Ward Barrett | ||
| Mike Kilroy | ||
| Sheriff Chet Farrow | ||
| Dave Kirby | ||
| Bill Cotton | ||
| Hal Kirkwood | ||
| Buzz Farrell | ||
| Jack Tabor | ||
| Larsen Halstead | ||
| Dodson | ||
| Charles Knudsen | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| Bill Rockwell | ||
| John Brewster | ||
| Scooter Jaffee | ||
| Nat Lorne | ||
| Dr. Will Beaumont | ||
| Fighter Pilot, (archive footage) (uncredited) | ||
| Goldsborough (uncredited) | ||
| Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1956 | Det. Davenport | |
| Sam | ||
| Simon Marsh | ||
| Doctor (uncredited) | ||
| Ed Grimes | ||
| Fred | ||
| Driver | ||
| Mr. Smith-Johnson (uncredited) | ||
| Mack Lomax | ||
| 1955 | Funeral Minister | |
| N/A | ||
| The Sheriff | ||
| Theodore the Milkman | ||
| Tutor | ||
| Ray | ||
| Marshal | ||
| N/A | ||
| Jonas | ||
| Uncle Wesley | ||
| Joe Bean | ||
| Marshal Crawford | ||
| Capt. Brewster | ||
| Bus Driver (uncredited) | ||
| Cmdr. Halleck (uncredited) | ||
| 1954 | Will (uncredited) | |
| Fort Supplier (uncredited) | ||
| Stilts | ||
| N/A | ||
| Sheriff Barton | ||
| N/A | ||
| Sam Marvin (uncredited) | ||
| Leader of the Boy Rangers (uncredited) | ||
| U.S. Marshal Jim Langley | ||
| Sheriff Ketton | ||
| Eddie Szczepanski (uncredited) | ||
| Sheriff | ||
| Schuyler | ||
| Dick Jordan | ||
| 1953 | Shorty (uncredited) | |
| N/A | ||
| Jack | ||
| Dewey Mason | ||
| Walter Harrison | ||
| Fred Blanchard | ||
| Dr. Baker | ||
| Dr. Merrill | ||
| Chester Ives | ||
| Dentist | ||
| Les Shaw | ||
| Galuppo | ||
| Fireman (uncredited) | ||
| Pilot | ||
| Happy Murray | ||
| Eddie | ||
| Julius (uncredited) | ||
| George Payson | ||
| Shane | ||
| Father Peterson | ||
| Tom | ||
| 1952 | Studio Lighting Technician (uncredited) | |
| Tijuana Shop Owner (uncredited) | ||
| John Adams | ||
| Johann | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| Joe Winters | ||
| Cabbie (uncredited) | ||
| Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited) | ||
| Mr. Parker | ||
| Robbery Victim | ||
| Telephone Man (uncredited) | ||
| Reporter (uncredited) | ||
| Day Reporter (uncredited) | ||
| Scoutmaster (uncredited) | ||
| 1951 | Minor Role (uncredited) | |
| N/A | ||
| Charlie | ||
| Green Taxicab's Driver (uncredited) | ||
| Courtroom Cop (uncredited) | ||
| 1950 | Dealer (uncredited) | |
| MacGuire | ||
| Shaky | ||
| Spud Keith (uncredited) | ||
| Reporter (uncredited) | ||
| 1949 | Bridge Guard (uncredited) | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |