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George Petrie


Actor

About

Also Known As
George O Petrie
Birth Place
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Born
November 16, 1912
Died
November 16, 1997
Cause of Death
Lymphoma

Biography

Veteran television and film actor George Petrie is best known for his collaborations with Jackie Gleason and his role on the series "Dallas." He appeared in over 120 roles on film and television throughout his career, beginning in the 1944 feature "Winged Victory." His television debut occurred in 1951 on the series "Two Girls Named Smith." In 1952 Petrie first collaborated with Jackie G...

Family & Companions

Patricia Petrie
Wife
Actor. Survived him.

Biography

Veteran television and film actor George Petrie is best known for his collaborations with Jackie Gleason and his role on the series "Dallas." He appeared in over 120 roles on film and television throughout his career, beginning in the 1944 feature "Winged Victory." His television debut occurred in 1951 on the series "Two Girls Named Smith." In 1952 Petrie first collaborated with Jackie Gleason, appearing on "The Jackie Gleason Show" 42 times from 1952 to 1957. During this time he collaborated with Gleason on 14 episodes of "The Honeymooners" as well. In 1962 Petrie co-starred in the Oscar-winning film "Gypsy" and followed with one of the most notable roles of his career, alongside Paul Newman in the classic "Hud." In 1979, he landed another famous role as Harv Smithfield on the soap series "Dallas." He appeared in 50 episodes from 1979 to 1991 and also was a featured in the TV film "Dallas: J.R. Returns."

Life Events

1944

Appeared in movie version of "Winged Victory"

1947

Appeared in feature "Boomerang"

1947

Television debut on "Kraft Television Theater"

1963

Performed in feature "Hud"

Family

David Petrie
Son
Survived him.
Lisa Petrie
Daughter
Survived him.

Companions

Patricia Petrie
Wife
Actor. Survived him.

Bibliography