Noah Beery, Jr.
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Birth:
August 10, 1913, Kansas City, Missouri
Noah Lindsey Beery, known professionally as Noah Beery, Jr. or
just Noah Beery, was an American actor specializing in warm, friendly
character parts similar to the ones played by his legendary uncle
Wallace Beery, although Noah Beery, Jr., unlike his uncle, seldom broke
away from playing supporting roles.
His father, Noah Nicholas Beery (known professionally as Noah Beery
or Noah Beery, Sr.), enjoyed a similarly lengthy film career as a
supporting actor.
Beery was best known as James Garner's uptight and concerned father,
Joseph "Rocky" Rockford on the 1970s television series The
Rockford Files.
Death: November 1, 1994 (age 81), Tehachapi, California
Noah Beery, Jr. died of
complications of brain surgery.
Where are they buried?
- Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
- Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles,
California
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