Noah Beery Jr.

Birth Name:

Noah Lindsey Beery

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Awarded a Golden Boot in 1990, an awarded handed out to actors who have made significant contributions to the Western film genre
Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
His father changed his billing name to Noah Beery, Sr․ once his son starting acting, with the two making their first feature debut together in 1920's "The Mark of Zorro"
Followed in his father's footsteps, who was already an established actor in New York before the family moved to Hollywood in 1915
After appearing as a child actor alongside his father for many years, he would eventually jump to superstardom alongside John Wayne in numerous Westerns during the '30s
Became recognized by a new generation of consumers after landing a supporting role on "The Rockford Files" in the 1970s, portraying James Garner's father
Was only 15 years older than James Garner, despite portraying his father in "The Rockford Files"

1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated

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