Alvy Moore
Alvy Moore | |
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Born | Jack Alvin Moore December 5, 1921 Vincennes, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 1997 Palm Desert, California, U.S. | (aged 75)
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)[1] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1952–1995 |
Spouse |
Carolyn Moore (m. 1950) |
Children | 3 |
Jack Alvin "Alvy" Moore (December 5, 1921 – May 4, 1997) was an American actor best known for his role as scatterbrained
Early life
Alvy Moore was born in
Acting career
He became an actor and furthered his training at the Pasadena Playhouse, succeeding David Wayne in the role of Ensign Pulver opposite Henry Fonda's Mister Roberts on Broadway, and later toured with the play for 14 months. He made his screen debut playing the quartermaster in Okinawa (1952).[5]
Moore appeared in guest and supporting roles in a number of
Moore made a brief appearance as a
In the 1980s Moore appeared in many cult horror films, including
Personal life
Moore met Carolyn Mohr in 1947 while both were actors with the Pasadena Playhouse. They married in 1950 and traveled with the national touring company of Mister Roberts before settling in Los Angeles to start their family.[7][8] The couple had three children: Janet, Alyson, and Barry.[6] Carolyn continued to be involved in acting, doing dinner theater and various church productions.
In his spare time during the 1960s, he umpired
Alvy and Carolyn Moore were married 47 years. Alvy died of heart failure on May 4, 1997, at their home in Palm Desert, California.[8] Former Green Acres actor Tom Lester was with him when he died.[9] For over 50 years Carolyn was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a women's sorority group that raises money for charity. In 2008 she received the "International Award of Distinction," the highest honor the organization bestows on active members. She also was a member and treasurer of the "Motion Picture Mothers" for over 30 years. Carolyn Moore died at age 79 in 2009.[7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1952 | Okinawa | Sailor on Bridge | Uncredited |
1952 | Talk About a Stranger | Sailor on Motorcycle | Uncredited |
1952 | Skirts Ahoy! | French-Speaking Sailor | Uncredited |
1952 | You for Me | Friend | (scenes deleted) |
1952 | Fearless Fagan | Pvt. Thomson | Uncredited |
1952 | Battle Zone | Marine | Uncredited |
1952 | Flat Top | Sailor | Uncredited |
1952 | Off Limits | Staff Sgt. Wagner | Uncredited |
1953 | Battle Circus | Runnker | Uncredited |
1953 | Destination Gobi | Aide, Argus HQ | Uncredited |
1953 | The Girls of Pleasure Island | Marine | Uncredited |
1953 | The War of the Worlds | Zippy | Uncredited |
1953 | The Glory Brigade | Pvt. 'Stoney' Stone | |
1953 | Affair with a Stranger | Television Announcer | (scenes deleted) |
1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Winston – Olympic Team | Uncredited |
1953 | The Affairs of Dobie Gillis | Interrupted Registering Freshman | Uncredited |
1953 | China Venture | Carlson | |
1953 | The Wild One | Pigeon | Uncredited |
1954 | Riot in Cell Block 11 | Gator | |
1954 | Secret of the Incas | Young Man at Bar | Uncredited |
1954 | Susan Slept Here | Virgil, Mark's Gofer | |
1954 | Return from the Sea | Smitty | |
1954 | There's No Business Like Show Business | Katy's Date | Uncredited |
1955 | An Annapolis Story | Willie 'Seaweed' Warren | |
1955 | 5 Against the House | Roy | |
1956 | Screaming Eagles | Pvt. Grimes | |
1957 | The Persuader | Willy Williams | |
1957 | Designing Woman | Luke Coslow | |
1957 | The Invisible Boy | Scientist #4 (pranks scene) | Uncredited |
1958 | The Perfect Furlough | Pvt. Marvin Brewer | |
1958 | The Heart Is a Rebel | Bill | |
1960 | The Wackiest Ship in the Army | Seaman J. Johnson | |
1961 | Everything's Ducky | Jim Lipscott | |
1961 | Twist Around the Clock | Dizzy Bellew | |
1963 | The Virginian | 2nd Man | Episode "Run Away Home" |
1963 | For Love or Money | George | |
1963 | Sunday in New York | Airport Ticket Clerk | Uncredited |
1963 | Move Over, Darling | Room Service Waiter | |
1963 | The Raiders | Corporal | |
1964 | 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt | Sutter T. Finley | |
1964 | The Devil's Bedroom | ||
1965 | A Very Special Favor | Ralph | Uncredited |
1965 | Love and Kisses | Officer Jones | |
1965 | One Way Wahine | Maxwell | |
1966 | Hazel - A Car Named Chrysanthemum | Mr. Haverstraw | |
1967 | The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin | Mr. Brown | Uncredited |
1967 | The Gnome-Mobile | Gas Station Mechanic | Uncredited |
1969 | The Witchmaker | Dr. Ralph Hayes | |
1971 | The Brotherhood of Satan | Tobey | |
1971 | The Late Liz | Bill Morris | |
1973 | Time to Run | Officer Andy Sildania | |
1974 | Herbie Rides Again | Angry Taxi Driver | |
1975 | A Boy and His Dog | Dr. Moore | |
1975 | The Specialist | Bailiff Humbolt | |
1975 | Dr. Minx | Sheriff Frank | |
1978 | How the West Was Won | Swenson | 3 Episodes |
1980 | Smokey and the Hotwire Gang | Sheriff Flower | |
1981 | Scream | Allen | |
1981 | Early Warning | Paul Marshal | |
1983 | Mortuary |
Bob Stevens | |
1984 | They're Playing with Fire | Jimbo | |
1985 | Here Come the Littles | Grandpa Little | Voice |
1989 | Intruder | Officer Dalton | |
1989 | The Horror Show |
Chili Salesman |
See also
Alvy Moore also had an appearance as Dr Grant on The Munsters TV series 1965 episode "Bats Of A Feather."[10]
References
- ISBN 978-1476625997.
- ^ "Green Acres: Full Cast and Crew". IMDb. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ ". . . the People of Hooterville," maggiore.net. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ "Sixteenth Census of the United States" (1940), Family Search; Terre Haute, Indiana, April 5, 1940; film 005459859, image 483. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Overview for Alvy Moore". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
- ^ a b c d MacArthur, James. "Alvy Moore," Senior World Magazine. James MacArthur website. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ a b "Carolyn Rose Moore". Los Angeles Times. July 3, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ a b Oliver, Myrna (May 7, 1997). "Alvy Moore, 75; Co-starred in 'Green Acres'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "1997 Interview with Eb, of the Green Acres TV Show". YouTube.
- ^ Broadcast on the Cozi network 10/9/2022