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Will Geer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 09, 1902 |
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| Died | April 22, 1978 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | Frankfort, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Will Geer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Grandpa Zeb Walton on 'The Waltons' TV series |
Intro
Will Geer was an American actor and social activist, best known for his role as Grandpa Zebulon Walton on the television series 'The Waltons.' He had a long career in theater, film, and television, and was also known for his work in social justice and environmentalism.
Early Life & Background
Will Geer was born William Aughe Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana. He attended the University of Chicago, where he studied botany, before pursuing acting. Geer developed an interest in folk music and activism during his early years, which influenced his career and personal life.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Grandpa Zeb Walton on 'The Waltons' (1972–1978)
- Appeared in films such as 'Jeremiah Johnson' (1972), 'Winchester '73' (1950), and 'The Gay Sisters' (1942)
- Founded the Theatricum Botanicum, an outdoor theatre, in Topanga Canyon, California
- Active in the labor movement and blacklisted during the McCarthy era due to his political activism
Trivia
- Geer was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role on 'The Waltons.'
- He was a close friend of folk singer Woody Guthrie.
- Geer studied botany and often incorporated plants into his theatrical work.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Will Geer born?
Will Geer was born the 9 March 1902.
Where is Will Geer from?
Frankfort, Indiana, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 9th, 1902, in brief:
- Historical events: Real Madrid played its first official match on March 9, 1902, marking the beginning of its storied history in soccer. The match was part of the Copa de la Coronación, a tournament held to celebrate the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
- Day of the week: March 9th, 1902 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Snow White directed by
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