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Dabbs Greer

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years. His distinctive voice and southern accent was a good fit for shows featuring rustic characters, especially westerns. He also was portrayed on other shows as a minister, and is probably best remembered as the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Earlier, Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank.

Filmography

1999
The Green Mile

as Old Paul Edgecomb

Movie
1981
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

as Wally

Movie
1959
Last Train from Gun Hill

as Deputy Andy

Movie
1957
Perry Mason

as Bill Cotton

TV Show