Will Hare

American actor (1919-1997)

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Also known as Will T Hare

Born: March 30, 1919
Died: August 31, 1997
Birthplace: Elkins
Place of death: New York City
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: actor
, television actor
, stage actor
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Will T Hare was an American actor who appeared on television and films, often playing elderly figures and father/grandpa roles. He is perhaps best known for his role as Otis "Old Man" Peabody in Back to the Future (1985).

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Will
Start of work period: 1944
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Family name: Hare

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