Dabbs Greer
Biography
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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.
Filmography
Walking the Mile
2014
as Self (voice) (archive footage)
- No poster
Family
2006
as Another Great-Grandfather
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Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile
2000
as Self (uncredited)
The Green Mile
1999
as Old Paul Edgecomb
Con Air
1997
as Old Man Under Truck
Little Giants
1994
as Wilbur
Runaway Daughters
1994
as Gary
House IV
1992
as Dad
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
1991
as Otto
Pacific Heights
1990
as Mr. Thayer
Two Moon Junction
1988
as Kyle
Bonanza: The Next Generation
1988
as Sills
Evil Town
1987
as Lyle Phelps
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984
as Rev. Robert Alden
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
1983
as Rev. Robert Alden
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
1981
as Wally
The Winds of Kitty Hawk
1978
as Ace Hutchin
Green Eyes
1977
as Mr. Cousins
Dr. Shagetz
1975
as Lyle Phelps
The Greatest Gift
1974
as Deacon Hurd
White Lightning
1973
as Pa McKlusky
Rage
1972
as Dr. Thompson
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant
1970
as Stilts
The Cheyenne Social Club
1970
as Jedediah W. Willowby