Harold Peary

Born: 1908-07-25

Birthplace: San Leandro, California

Biography

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Harold (Hal) Peary (July 25, 1908 – March 30, 1985) was an American actor, comedian and singer in radio, film, television and animation remembered best as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, a supporting character on radio's Fibber McGee & Molly that moved to its own radio hit, The Great Gildersleeve, the first known spinoff hit in American broadcasting history.

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Known For

Clambake
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
The Great Gildersleeve
Comin' Round the Mountain
A Tiger Walks
Wetbacks
Look Who's Laughing
Gildersleeve's Bad Day
Gildersleeve on Broadway

Top Movie Credits

Clambake Doorman at Shores Hotel
The Great Gildersleeve Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
Comin' Round the Mountain Mayor Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
A Tiger Walks Uncle Harry
Wetbacks Juan Ortega
Gildersleeve's Bad Day Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve on Broadway Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve