
Harry Carey Jr.
American actor
- Full name
- Henry George Carey
- Born
- 16 May 1921Saugus, California
- Died
- 27 December 2012aged 91 · Santa Bárbara, California
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Taurus
- Years active
- 1948–1990
Known for
About Harry Carey Jr.
Harry Carey Jr. was an American actor. They were born on 16 May 1921 in Saugus, California. Their career spanned 13 titles, among them Back to the Future. Part III (1990), Gremlins (1984) and The Searchers (1956).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Harry Carey Jr. is Red River (1948); in all, 13 films over 42 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Back to the Future. Part III (1990), with 75 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1950s, with 8 titles. The person they have worked with most is John Wayne, on 5 films, among them The Searchers and Rio Bravo.
Latest work
Full filmography (13)- 1990
- 1984
- 1971
Trinity Is STILL My Name!
The Father
- 1959
- 1958
Manhunt
Trueblood
- 1956
- 1955
Mister Roberts
Stefanowski
- 1953
Where to watch Harry Carey Jr.
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1990
- 1984
- 1956
- 1959
- 1950
- 1952
- 1953
- 1949
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Harry Carey Jr. films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Rio Bravo 1959
- The Searchers 1956
- Monkey Business 1952
- Rio Grande 1950
- Gremlins 1984
Family and relationships
- Parents
- Harry Carey
Has worked with
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John Wayne 5 films together The Searchers, Rio Bravo and 3 more
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John Ford 4 films together The Searchers, Rio Grande and 2 more
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Howard Hawks 4 films together Rio Bravo, Monkey Business and 2 more
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Marilyn Monroe 3 films together Monkey Business, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and 1 more
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Merian C. Cooper 3 films together The Searchers, Rio Grande and 1 more
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Ward Bond 3 films together The Searchers, Rio Bravo and 1 more
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Steven Spielberg 2 films together Back to the Future. Part III and Gremlins
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Kathleen Kennedy 2 films together Back to the Future. Part III and Gremlins
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Frank Marshall 2 films together Back to the Future. Part III and Gremlins
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Charles Coburn 2 films together Monkey Business and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Questions about Harry Carey Jr.
Where was Harry Carey Jr. born?
Harry Carey Jr. was born on 16 May 1921 in Saugus, California.
When did Harry Carey Jr. die?
Harry Carey Jr. died on 27 December 2012, aged 91. They died in Santa Bárbara, California.
What are the best Harry Carey Jr. films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Harry Carey Jr. films are Rio Bravo (1959, 8.9), The Searchers (1956, 8.7) and Monkey Business (1952, 8.3).
How many films and TV shows has Harry Carey Jr. been in?
MovieNCo lists 13 films for Harry Carey Jr., from Red River (1948) to Back to the Future. Part III (1990).
What is Harry Carey Jr.'s star sign?
Harry Carey Jr. was a Taurus: born on 16 May.










