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Aliases: Robert William "Dabbs" Greer , Dabs Greer , Robert William Greer

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Fairview, Missouri, USA

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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
Average
8

Little House on the Prairie

(1974) Rev. Robert Alden
Charlie's Angels
Average
7

Charlie's Angels

(1976) Bluford Catlin
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Average
7

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

(1955) Marshal Crawford
The Rockford Files
Average
8

The Rockford Files

(1974) Peter Preli
The Incredible Hulk
Average
7

The Incredible Hulk

(1977) Dr. Malone
Diagnosis: Murder
Average
7

Diagnosis: Murder

(1993) Danny McNamara
The Rifleman
Average
7

The Rifleman

(1958) Bert Taylor
Bonanza
Average
8

Bonanza

(1959) Hub Dawes

Acting

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

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