Harry Carey

Birth Name:

Henry DeWitt Carey

Birth Place:

The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

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

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