Philip Carey
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About
Tall and muscled actor who played military and law enforcement roles in dozens of films, including Operation Pacific. His other credits include Mister Roberts, The Long Gray Line, 77 Sunset Strip.
Before Fame
He debuted in the 1951 John Wayne submarine drama, Operation Pacific, and the following year he appeared as a dashing cavalry officer in Springfield Rifle.
Trivia
Outside of film, he had a recurring role as a Texas oil tycoon on One Life to Live, and did a series of campy Granny Goose potato chips commercials in the '60s.
Family Life
He was born Eugene Carey, in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Associated With
Gary Cooper starred in the 1952 Civil War western, Springfield Rifle, in which Carey played a supporting role.
