George O. Petrie


George O. Petrie was an American radio and television actor.

Early years

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

Radio

Petrie started in radio drama, including playing the title roles in Charlie Wild, Private Detective and in The Adventures of the Falcon. He played Bill Grant in Call the Police 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 1948–1950.

Film

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

Television

On The Honeymooners, he had recurring character roles throughout the series. He appeared on the prime time soap opera Dallas and the 1996 Sequel , in the recurring role of attorney Harv Smithfield.
Other television credits include: Rawhide, 77 Sunset Strip, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, Leave It to Beaver, 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, Three's Company, Cagney and 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