Will Geer
TV Actor

Will Geer Net Worth

Will Geer was an American actor born on March 9, 1902 in Frankfort, IN. He is best known for his role as Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the 1970s CBS series, The Waltons. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance in the show and was also a noted political activist.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 9, 1902
Birth Place Frankfort, IN
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 22, 1978 (age 76)
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💰 Net worth: $120 million (2024)

About

Played the role of Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the 1970s CBS series, The Waltons.

Before Fame

He started out following in his grandfather's footsteps and got a bachelor's and a master's degree in botany, but then decided to pursue acting.

Trivia

As a prominent leftist, he toured the U.S. work camps with Woody Guthrie during the Great Depression and he was blacklisted by Hollywood during the McCarthy era.

Family Life

He grew up idolizing his grandfather, who had an extensive knowledge of plants and made a small fortune during the Gold Rush.

Associated With

Ellen Corby played his wife, Grandma Esther Walton, on The Waltons.

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