Harold Peary

Movie Actor

Birthday July 25, 1908

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Mar 30, 1985 (76)

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About

Most well known for his radio personalities, especially his supporting character of Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve on radio's Fibber McGree & Molly. The character was popular enough to garner a spin-off, The Great Gildersleeve, which was also a success.

Before Fame

In San Francisco, he had his own show, The Spanish Serenader, in which he serenaded his radio listeners with his voice.

Trivia

His Gildersleeve character not only led to the radio spin-off, but also to four films.

Family Life

He was born in San Leandro, California and died in Torrance, California.

Associated With

He made a guest appearance on The Brady Bunch, which starred Florence Henderson.