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Christopher Cary(1934-2000)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Christopher Cary in The Big Valley (1965)
A boy takes in a stray dog, later discovering that it is an ultra-intelligent runaway being stalked by a dangerous creature from the same genetic research lab.
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Watchers (1988)
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Christopher Cary was born on 16 June 1934 in Surrey, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for The Time Tunnel (1966), Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) and The Wild Wild West (1965). He was married to Elen Julie Orson, Victoria Judith Canning, Cheri Maugans, Loretta Elizabeth Dement and Maureen Bailey. He died on 1 April 2000 in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 16, 1934
DiedApril 1, 2000(65)
BornJune 16, 1934
DiedApril 1, 2000(65)
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Known for

The Time Tunnel (1966)
The Time Tunnel
7.5
TV Series
  • Merlin
Chuck Norris in Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
5.3
  • Clive Emerson
  • 1985
Robert Conrad and Ross Martin in The Wild Wild West (1965)
The Wild Wild West
8.1
TV Series
  • Tycho
  • Snakes Tolliver
Chaser
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 1973

Credits

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Actor

  • The Indescribable Nth
    7.5
    Short
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 2000
  • Christine Cavanaugh, Charlie Adler, and David Eccles in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994)
    Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Watson
    • Colonist (voice)
    • 1995
  • Ami Dolenz, Stephen Dorff, and Michael Dudikoff in Rescue Me (1992)
    Rescue Me
    5.0
    • Bum
    • 1992
  • Corey Haim in Watchers (1988)
    Watchers
    5.4
    • TV Newscaster (as Christopher Carey)
    • 1988
  • Million Dollar Mystery (1987)
    Million Dollar Mystery
    5.1
    • Chuck
    • 1987
  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Hopkins
    • 1987
  • David Rappaport in The Wizard (1986)
    The Wizard
    7.7
    TV Series
    • 1986
  • Riptide (1984)
    Riptide
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Jack Scofield
    • 1986
  • KGB: The Secret War (1985)
    KGB: The Secret War
    4.0
    • Alex Stafanac
    • 1985
  • Chuck Norris in Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)
    Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
    5.3
    • Clive Emerson
    • 1985
  • Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Earl Cunningham
    • 1984
  • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
    General Hospital
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Campbell
    • 1984
  • Kirstie Alley, Rod Taylor, and Greg Evigan in Masquerade (1983)
    Masquerade
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Major Karl Volker
    • 1984
  • Voyagers! (1982)
    Voyagers!
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. Albert Schweitzer
    • 1983
  • The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
    The Sword and the Sorcerer
    5.5
    • King Richard
    • 1982

Director

  • Marijuana: Possession and the Law
    • Director
    • 1974
  • An Essay on Pornography (1973)
    An Essay on Pornography
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Chaser
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Sally Field in Gidget (1965)
    Gidget
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1966

Writer

  • Chaser
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1973

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Christopher Carey
  • Born
    • June 16, 1934
    • Surrey, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 1, 2000
    • Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Elen Julie Orson1997 - April 1, 2000 (his death)
  • Other works
    His play, "What Else Have You Got In The Closet," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Laszlo Vadney and Hans Wilhelm were directors. Albert McCleery was artistic director.

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    Christopher Cary first appeared professionally with the Sadler's Wells Theatre (later the Royal Ballet) in his native England. He soon switched his vocation from dance to acting and directing. He moved to Los Angeles in 1955, where he worked with Judy Garland, Charlton Heston, and Dame Judith Anderson, among many others.

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