Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American character actor known for his extensive work in film and television. With nearly 100 film roles and appearances in nearly 600 television episodes, Greer had a successful career spanning over 60 years. He is best remembered for his series regular roles as Mr. Jonas in Gunsmoke, Coach Ossie Weiss in the sitcom Hank, and Reverend Robert Alden in Little House on the Prairie. Greer also gained recognition for his portrayal of the 108-year-old character in the film The Green Mile. Born in Fairview, Missouri, he began acting at a young age and later attended Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.