From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years. His distinctive voice and southern accent was a good fit for shows featuring rustic characters, especially westerns. He also was portrayed on other shows as a minister, and is probably best remembered as the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Earlier, Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank.
Old Paul Edgecomb
The Green Mile
Kyle
Two Moon Junction
Arthur Nielsen
Roustabout
Pa McKlusky
White Lightning
Mack Lomax
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited)
We're Not Married!
Eric Royce
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Schuyler
Riot in Cell Block 11
San Quentin Capt.
I Want to Live!
Father Peterson
Trouble Along the Way
Sam Marvin (uncredited)
Private Hell 36
Doc Langer, Veterinarian
Day of the Outlaw
Mr. Cousins
Green Eyes
Minor Role (uncredited)
Week-End with Father
Ace Hutchin
The Winds of Kitty Hawk
Otto
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Dr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist
Chain of Evidence
Shane
House of Wax
Wally
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Clendenning
All Mine to Give
Dad
House IV
Courtroom Cop (uncredited)
Storm Warning
Shorty (uncredited)
Take the High Ground!
Happy Murray
Affair with a Stranger
Self (uncredited)
Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile
Eddie
A Slight Case of Larceny
George Payson
Half a Hero
Cabbie (uncredited)
Monkey Business
Eddie Szczepanski (uncredited)
Lucky Me
Fred
The Young Guns
Capt. Brewster
The Scarlet Coat
The Unknown Man
Julius (uncredited)
Remains to Be Seen
Robbery Victim
Scarlet Angel
Gary
Runaway Daughters
Deputy Andy
Last Train from Gun Hill
Dr. Thompson
Rage
Lieutenant O'Connor
My Man Godfrey
Cmdr. Halleck (uncredited)
An Annapolis Story
Studio Lighting Technician (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
Nat Lorne
Johnny Tremain
Fighter Pilot, (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Giant Claw
Mr. John Clinton
Young and Dangerous
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Walking the Mile
FBI Agent Charles Bonner
Baby Face Nelson
Bronson (uncredited)
Cash McCall
Mr. Parker
Sally and Saint Anne
Green Taxicab's Driver (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Foxfire
Bill Rockwell
The Hired Man
Gas Station Attendant
Edge of Eternity
U.S. Marshal Jim Langley
The Desperado
Pilot
Mission Over Korea
Wilbur
Little Giants
Fireman (uncredited)
Mister Scoutmaster
Mr. Smith-Johnson (uncredited)
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Scoutmaster (uncredited)
Room for One More
Goldsborough (uncredited)
The Spirit of St. Louis
Jedediah W. Willowby
The Cheyenne Social Club
Dr. Will Beaumont
The Vampire
Reporter (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry
Dealer (uncredited)
California Passage
Lyle Phelps
Dr. Shagetz
Lyle Phelps
Evil Town
Sills
Bonanza: The Next Generation
Det. Davenport
Hot Cars
Sheriff
Bitter Creek
John Brewster
Pawnee
Doc Jansen
Lone Texan
Express Man
Showdown
Boys' Club Leader (uncredited)
Palm Springs Weekend
Reporter (uncredited)
Deadline - U.S.A.
Doctor (uncredited)
Tension at Table Rock
Dick Jordan
She Couldn't Say No
Scouts Leader (uncredited)
Living It Up
Abernathy
Shenandoah
Stilts
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant
Bridge Guard (uncredited)
Reign of Terror
Telephone Man (uncredited)
Young Man with Ideas
Mr. Thayer
Pacific Heights
Deacon Hurd
The Greatest Gift
Tutor
The Seven Little Foys
Funeral Minister
At Gunpoint
Driver
D-Day the Sixth of June
Old Man Under Truck
Con Air
Galuppo
China Venture
Another Great-Grandfather
Family
Rev. Robert Alden
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
Tijuana Shop Owner (uncredited)
Because of You
Day Reporter (uncredited)
Deadline - U.S.A.
Spud Keith (uncredited)
Devil's Doorway
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
91
Gender
Male
Birthday
1917-04-02
Place of Birth
Fairview, Missouri, USA
Also Known As
Robert William "Dabbs" Greer