George Petrie (actor)

George O. Petrie (November 16, 1912 – November 16, 1997) was an American radio and television actor.[1]

George O. Petrie
Petrie as the star of Charlie Wild, Private Detective on radio, 1950
Born(1912-11-16)November 16, 1912
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1997(1997-11-16) (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
OccupationActor
Years active1944–1996
SpousePatricia Pope
Children2

Early years

Petrie was born on November 16, 1912, in New Haven, Connecticut.[2]

Radio

Petrie started in radio drama, including playing the title roles in Charlie Wild, Private Detective[3] and in The Adventures of the Falcon.[4] He played Bill Grant in Call the Police[5] and appeared on programs such as the syndicated horror program "Murder at Midnight" in 1947. as well as the recurring role of DA Markham in the syndicated "Philo Vance" radio series from 1948 to 1950.

Film

Petrie's film credits include At Sword's Point (1952), Baby Boom (1987), and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987).

Television

On The Honeymooners, he had recurring character roles throughout the series. He played Eddie Haskell's father in season 6 of Leave it to Beaver. He appeared on the prime-time soap opera Dallas and the 1996 sequel TV movie Dallas: J.R. Returns, in the recurring role of Ewing family attorney Harv Smithfield.

Other television credits include: Rawhide, 77 Sunset Strip, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, The Andy Griffith Show, Perry Mason, Dr. Kildare, Bonanza, The Addams Family, The Munsters, The Wild Wild West, Hawaii Five-O, Little House on the Prairie, Ironside, The Edge of Night, Combat!, Maude, Gunsmoke, The Paper Chase,[6] Three's Company, Cagney & Lacey, Dynasty, Quincy, M.E., Knight Rider, St. Elsewhere, Wiseguy, Night Court, Gomer Pyle USMC, Mad About You, L.A. Law and Who's the Boss.

Death

Petrie died of lymphoma on his 85th birthday in Los Angeles. He and his wife, the former Patricia Pope, had two children.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1944Winged VictoryBarker
1947BoomerangHarry O'Shea - Public DefenderUncredited
1950Swiss TourSidney
1952At Sword's PointChalais
1962GypsyGeorge
1963HudJoe Scanlon
1963Wall of NoiseMr. Tom Harrington
1964Dead RingerEddie KraussUncredited
1964He Rides TallCrowley
1968What's So Bad About Feeling Good?BoltonUncredited
1976Raid on EntebbeChaim ZadokTV movie
1977TelefonHotel Desk Clerk
1978The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2Doctor in Los Angeles
1981Goldie and the Boxer Go to HollywoodFrankTV movie
1983WavelengthDr. Savianno
1987Baby BoomEverett Sloane
1987Planes, Trains and AutomobilesMartin
1992Folks!Sammy

References
  1. Oliver, Myrna (19 November 1997). "George Petrie; Veteran TV and Movie Actor". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-2834-2. Pp. 215-216.
  3. Dunning, John (1998). "Charlie Wild, Private Detective". On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. pp. 149–150. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 13.
  5. Dunning, John (1998). "Call The Police". On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  6. The Paper Chase, Season 1, Episode 17: "The Apprentice" (YouTube)


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