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Will Geer Biography
Birth Name:William Aughe Ghere
Birth Place:Frankfort, Indiana, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received the Bronze Wrangler award at the 1973 Western Heritage Awards for his work in "Jeremiah Johnson․"
- In 1934, he became a member fo the Communist Party of the United States
- While attending the University of Chicago, he was a member for the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
- Before entering acting, he was interested in botany, earning a master's degree in the subject from Columbia University
- Widely recognized for his rebellious, folksy personality
- An advocate for social equality, he was mentored by well-known gay-rights activist Harry Hay
- Was blacklisted in Hollywood during the 1950s for his refusal to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities
Awards
- 1972Bronze Wrangler-Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
- 1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated
- 1974Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor - Television: nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Actor in Drama: nominated
- 1975Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor - Television: nominated
- 1975Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
- 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
- 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series: nominated