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Dabbs Greer

Robert William 'Dabbs' Greer had a screen career that spanned seven decades and brought him into the homes of millions. Though he worked prolifically throughout his career, he may be best remembered for his role as Reverend Alden in the classic Little House on the Prairie in the 1970s and '80s.

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  • Born In Fairview, Missouri, USA
  • Born April 2, 1917
  • Died April 28, 2007
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Affair With A Stranger

1953
as Happy Murray

Bitter Creek

1954
as Sheriff

Cash McCall

1960
as Bronson

Chain of Evidence

1957
as Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist

Day of the Outlaw

1959
as Doc Langer, Veterinarian

Deadline - U.S.A.

1952
as Reporter

Edge of Eternity

1959
as Gas Station Attendant

Evil Town

1977
as Lyle Phelps

Foxfire

1955
as Tour Bus Driver

Half a Hero

1953
as George Payson

Hot Cars

1956
as Det. Davenport

House IV

1992
as Dad

House of Wax

1953
as Shane

I Want to Live!

1958
as San Quentin Capt.

Johnny Tremain

1957
as Nat Lorne

Little Giants

1994
as Wilbur

Little House: The Last Farewell

1984
as Rev. Robert Alden

Living It Up

1954
as Scouts Leader

Lone Texan

1959
as Doc Jansen

My Man Godfrey

1957
as Lt. O'Connor

Palm Springs Weekend

1963
as Leader of Rock-Hunting Club

Pawnee

1957
as John Brewster

Private Hell 36

1954
as Sam Marvin, bartender

Rage

1972
as Dr. Thompson

Roustabout

1964
as Arthur Nielsen

Shenandoah

1965
as Abernathy

The Cheyenne Social Club

1970
as Jedediah W. Willowby

The Green Mile

1999
as Old Paul Edgecomb

The Little House Years

1979
as Rev. Robert Alden

The Vampire

1957
as Dr. Will Beaumont

The Winds of Kitty Hawk

1978
as Ace Hutchin

Trial Without Jury

1950
as Jack--Police Radio Room Dispatcher

Trouble Along the Way

1953
as Father Peterson

White Lightning

1973
as Pa McKlusky