Born: January 16th, 1878 (Bronx, New York)
Died: September 21st, 1947 (lung cancer)
Marriage: He was first married to a Fern Foster, but no one seems to be sure on the date they married or divorced. He later married Olive Carey (1920-His death).
Children: Ellen Carey & Harry Carey Jr.
Awards: Nominated for the Oscar of Best Supporting Actor in, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). After his death he was awarded a star on the Walk of Fame and in 1976, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame. He also was awarded a Golden Boot in 1991.
Interesting Fact: The film, 3 Godfathers (1948), was made in his honor by John Ford. The two had worked together on a similar picture during the silent years and had a strong partnership and friendship.
My Favorite Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). One thing to note about his performance is that he received a nomination for an Oscar in a year when the Academy had it's hands full with so many other great pictures. My father just loves the scene when Stewart looks up in almost defeat and Cary smiles back at him.
THE WESTERN LEGEND
Harry Carey was a stout-hearted yet gentle man whose talent as an actor is viewable in over two-hundred films. John Ford called him the "bright star of the early western sky." His work in Hollywood started in the silent days and his transition into sound was also successful. He was the leading man of many early westerns and struck up a great friendship with John Ford who was his director in over twenty films. His son, Harry Carey Jr., became a successful actor as well and also starred in Ford's westerns. What made his work as a cowboy so interesting is that he was born on the east coast. Later in life he became the wise yet silent sage who had seen tougher days. His voice was strong and his face was striking. What a great actor!
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