Son of silent movie star Harry Carey and actress Olive Carey, "Dobe" Carey was a featured member of the John Ford Stock Company. He appeared in a great many Ford movies, including Three Godfathers, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Searchers and Cheyenne Autumn. His largest and best role came in 1950's Wagon Master with Ben Johnson. Carey was also a regular fixture in television and Westerns generally.
In later years Carey remained active in film, appearing in small roles in Gremlins, Back to the Future III and Tombstone. Always amiable and pleasant, Carey left behind many interviews and commentaries for fans of his work. While many of John Ford's proteges found him a hateful bastard, Carey always revered Pappy's memory.
RIP Dobe, you will be missed.
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