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Played the role of Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the 1970s CBS series, The Waltons.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.Ellen Corby played his wife, Grandma Esther Walton, on The Waltons.
BEFORE FAMEHe 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.
PERSONAL LIFEHe grew up idolizing his grandfather, who had an extensive knowledge of plants and made a small fortune during the Gold Rush.
The meaning of the name Geer: Spear Maiden FUN FACTSTV Actor Will Geer were born on Sunday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Tiger, it is 63 days until Will Geer next birthday.
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