George Petrie (actor)
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2014) |
George O. Petrie | |
|---|---|
 Petrie as the star of Charlie Wild, Private Detective on radio, 1950. | |
| Born | November 16, 1912 |
| Died | November 16, 1997 (aged 85) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1944–1996 |
| Spouse | Patricia Pope (1918- ) 2 children |
George O. Petrie (November 16, 1912 – November 16, 1997) was an American radio and television actor.[1]
Early years
Petrie was born on November 16, 1912 in New Haven, Connecticut.[2]
Radio
Petrie started in radio drama, including playing the title roles in Charlie Wild, Private Detective[3] and in The Adventures of the Falcon.[4] He played Bill Grant in Call the Police[3] and appeared on programs such as the syndicated horror program "Murder at Midnight" in 1947. as well as the recurring role of DA Markham in the syndicated "Philo Vance" radio series from 1948–1950.
Film
Petrie's film credits include At Sword's Point (1952), Baby Boom (1987), and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987).
Television
On The Honeymooners, he had recurring character roles throughout the series. He appeared on the prime time soap opera Dallas and the 1996 Sequel Dallas: J.R. Returns, in the recurring role of attorney Harv Smithfield.
Other television credits include: Rawhide, 77 Sunset Strip, The Twilight Zone, Leave It to Beaver,[5][6] The Andy Griffith Show, Perry Mason, Dr. Kildare, Bonanza, The Addams Family, The Munsters, The Wild Wild West, Hawaii Five-O, Little House on the Prairie, Ironside,The Edge of Night, Combat!, Maude, Gunsmoke, The Paper Chase,[7] Three's Company, Cagney and Lacey, Dynasty, Quincy, M.E., Knight Rider, St. Elsewhere, Wiseguy, Night Court, Gomer Pyle USMC, Mad About You and L.A. Law.
Death
Petrie died of lymphoma on his 85th birthday in Los Angeles. He and his wife, the former Patricia Pope, had two children.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Winged Victory | Barker | |
| 1947 | Boomerang | Harry O'Shea - Public Defender | Uncredited |
| 1950 | Swiss Tour | Sidney | |
| 1952 | At Sword's Point | Chalais | |
| 1962 | Gypsy | George | |
| 1963 | Hud | Joe Scanlon | |
| 1963 | Wall of Noise | Mr. Tom Harrington | |
| 1964 | Dead Ringer | Eddie Krauss | Uncredited |
| 1964 | He Rides Tall | Crowley | |
| 1968 | What's So Bad About Feeling Good? | Bolton | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Raid on Entebbe | Chaim Zadok | TV movie |
| 1977 | Telefon | Hotel Desk Clerk | |
| 1978 | The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2 | Doctor in Los Angeles | |
| 1981 | Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood | Frank | TV movie |
| 1983 | Wavelength | Dr. Savianno | |
| 1987 | Baby Boom | Everett Sloane | |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Martin | |
| 1992 | Folks! | Sammy |
References
- ^ OLIVER, MYRNA (19 November 1997). "George Petrie; Veteran TV and Movie Actor". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-2834-2. Pp. 215-216.
- ^ a b Dunning, John. (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. P. 131.
- ^ Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 13.
- ^ "The Credit Card". Internet Movie Database. Leave It to Beaver. 7 February 1963. Episode 215 (season 6, episode 20). Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "Summer in Alaska". Internet Movie Database. Leave It to Beaver. 9 May 1963. Episode 228 (season 6, episode 33). Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ The Paper Chase, Season 1, Episode 17: "The Apprentice" (YouTube)
External links
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
  | This United States biographical article related to radio is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about a United States film actor born in the 1910s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about an American television actor born in the 1910s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1912 births
- 1997 deaths
- American male film actors
- American male radio actors
- American male television actors
- Deaths from lymphoma
- Male actors from New Haven, Connecticut
- Deaths from cancer in California
- Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
- 20th-century American male actors
- American radio people stubs
- American film actor, 1910s birth stubs
- American television actor, 1910s birth stubs