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Harry Carey Biography
Birth Name:Henry DeWitt Carey
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- Honored posthumously with an In Memoriam Award at the 1991 Golden Boot Awards
- In 1987, his name was emblazoned along the Walk of the Western Stars in Santa Clarita, Calif
- Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1976
- Presented with a Star on the Walk of Fame in 1960 for his work in motion pictures
- Turned down an appointment to West Point to enroll at New York University to learn law
- Best remembered as one of the first stars of the Western film genre, with one of his most popular roles being Cheyenne Harry
- Trademarks included a rugged frame and craggy features
Awards
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1940Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner