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Dabbs Greer
AKA: Robert William "Dabbs" Greer · Dabs Greer · Robert William Greer
Acting
Born: 1917
Fairview, Missouri, USA
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years. His distinctive voice and southern accent was a good fit for shows featuring rustic characters, especially westerns. He also was portrayed on other shows as a minister, and is probably best remembered as the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Earlier, Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank.
Robert William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years. His distinctive voice and southern accent was a good fit for shows featuring rustic characters, especially westerns. He also was portrayed on other shows as a minister, and is probably best remembered as the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Earlier, Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank.
Known For
Family Law
Frank Watson
1999 · US
Ally McBeal
Vincent Robbins
1997 · US
Spin City
Dr. Marsh Laughlin, DDS
1996 · US
Picket Fences
Rev. Henry Novotny
1992 · US
L.A. Law
Chester Mead
1986 · US
Charles in Charge
'Buzz' Powell
1984 · US
Matt Houston
Role
1982 · US
The Incredible Hulk
Dr. Malone
1977 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Family Law | 1999 | Frank Watson |
| Ally McBeal | 1997 | Vincent Robbins |
| Spin City | 1996 | Dr. Marsh Laughlin, DDS |
| Picket Fences | 1992 | Rev. Henry Novotny |
| L.A. Law | 1986 | Chester Mead |
| Charles in Charge | 1984 | 'Buzz' Powell |
| Matt Houston | 1982 | Contributor |
| The Incredible Hulk | 1977 | Dr. Malone |
| The Rockford Files | 1974 | Peter Preli |
| The Manhunter | 1974 | Contributor |
| Barnaby Jones | 1973 | Andy Spake |
| The Streets of San Francisco | 1972 | Watchman |
| Ghost Story | 1972 | Harry Bell |
| The Rookies | 1972 | Contributor |
| Nichols | 1971 | Harrigan |
| Cannon | 1971 | Contributor |
| The Brady Bunch | 1969 | Minister |
| Lancer | 1968 | Contributor |
| The Mod Squad | 1968 | Store Owner |
| Adam-12 | 1968 | Dave Carson |
| The Ghost & Mrs. Muir | 1968 | Norrie Coolidge |
| Mannix | 1967 | Contributor |
| The Invaders | 1967 | The Minister |
| The F.B.I. | 1965 | Patrick Owens |
| Laredo | 1965 | Contributor |
| Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. | 1964 | Harper Caldwell |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | 1963 | Newton Yort |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963 | Mr. Peck |
| The Outer Limits | 1963 | E. F. Larkin |
| Arrest and Trial | 1963 | J. H. Salomon |
| Stoney Burke | 1962 | Contributor |
| The Virginian | 1962 | Doc |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961 | Chaplain Berger |
| Cain's Hundred | 1961 | Willie Beal |
| Surfside 6 | 1960 | Finney Tate |
| Stagecoach West | 1960 | Foster |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960 | Greendale Councilman Dobbs |
| Checkmate | 1960 | Hokey |
| The Detectives | 1959 | Contributor |
| The Untouchables | 1959 | Brower |
| Adventures in Paradise | 1959 | Reverend Forbes |
| Johnny Ringo | 1959 | Sam |
| The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | 1959 | Contributor |
| Bonanza | 1959 | Will Cass |
| Black Saddle | 1959 | Denver Pollock |
| Rawhide | 1959 | Jebidiah Haddlebird |
| Bat Masterson | 1958 | Will |
| Lawman | 1958 | Les Courtney |
| The Rifleman | 1958 | Farley |
| Wanted: Dead or Alive | 1958 | Bartender |
| Trackdown | 1957 | Ward Barrett |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957 | Contributor |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1957 | Scooter Jaffee |
| Official Detective | 1957 | Contributor |
| Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre | 1956 | Simon Marsh |
| State Trooper | 1956 | Ed Grimes |
| Matinee Theater | 1955 | Contributor |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955 | Theodore the Milkman |
| Navy Log | 1955 | Contributor |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Jonas |
| The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | 1955 | Marshal Crawford |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 1954 | Stilts |
| Father Knows Best | 1954 | Contributor |
| Studio 57 | 1954 | Sheriff Barton |
| Lassie | 1954 | Contributor |
| Topper | 1953 | Jack |
| Adventures of Superman | 1952 | Contributor |