Will Geer

Birth Name:

William Aughe Ghere

Birth Place:

Frankfort, Indiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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

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

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