How old is Will Geer?

Will Geer is 124 years old. Born on March 9, 1902.

Where was Will Geer born?

Will Geer was born in Frankfort, Indiana, USA.

How tall is Will Geer?

Will Geer is 189 cm (1.89 meters) tall.

What does Will Geer do?

Will Geer is an actor and musician, known for his work in the entertainment industry.

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{ "Trivia": [ "Born William Aughe Ghere on March 9, 1902.", "He was an actor, musician and social activist active in labor and communist movements.

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Date of birth

March 9, 1902

Date of death

April 22, 1978 (76 years old)

Place of birth

Frankfort (United States)

Nationality

American

Will Geer was an American actor, musician and social activist, best known for his role as Grandpa Zebulon Walton in the popular television series "The Waltons" and for his political activism.

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Will Geer: The Eternal Spirit of the Counterculture in Contemporary Film

Despite the passing of decades, the legacy of Will Geer (1902-1978) remains more relevant than ever in film and theater. A character actor, folk singer and tireless activist, Geer is remembered not only for his iconic portrayal of Grandpa Zebulon Walton in the legendary series The Waltons, but also as one of the pillars of artistic resistance to censorship in Hollywood during the Red Scare. His legacy, far from fading, has experienced an unprecedented revival

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Things you probably didn't know about Will Geer

Born William Aughe Ghere on March 9, 1902.

He was an actor, musician and social activist active in labor and communist movements.

He earned a master's degree in botany and had a special interest in horticulture.

He became a vegetarian and enjoyed growing the plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works.

He was a close friend of Woody Guthrie and collaborated with him on musical projects.

He was placed on the Hollywood blacklist in the 1950s for refusing to testify before Congress.

He is best known for his role as Grandpa Zebulon Walton in the TV series 'The Waltons'.

He founded the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon, California, as a haven for blacklisted actors.

He died on April 22, 1978 from respiratory failure.

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Will Geer is 6'2" tall.

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