As per our current Database, Gary Gray has been died on 4 April, 2006 at Brush Prairie, Clark County, Washington, USA.
When Gary Gray die, Gary Gray was 70 years old.
| Popular As | Gary Gray |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 18, 1936 (Los Angeles, California, USA) |
| Birthday | December 18 |
| Town/City | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Gary Gray’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Gary Gray was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Born in Los Angeles California on December 18, 1936, to Jeanie Dickson and Bill Gray, Gary would go on to work in such well-known films as Randolph Scott's Return of the Bad Men (1948), and the Loretta Young / William Holden / Robert Mitchum film, Rachel and the Stranger (1948).
Bill Gray was a business manager for many celebrities in the film industry, and Gary''s career began as a result of two of his Dad's clients; Bert Wheeler (of Wheeler and Woolsey fame) and Jack Benny, who both recommended putting Gary in pictures, which Bill did.
Gary Gray made his film debut in A Woman's Face (1941), with Joan Crawford. Following quickly with Sun Valley Serenade (1941), in which he portrayed a war orphan. His big break came when he landed the role of young Johnny in RKO's big-budget western, Return of the Bad Men (1948).
Before this hit was released, Gary beat out Bobby Driscoll for the part of young Davey, in the frontier epic, Rachel and the Stranger (1948).In 1950, he played the son of Nancy Reagan and James Whitmore, in the classic, The Next Voice You Hear.
.. (1950). His performance in that film led to a contract at MGM, where he starred with the original Lassie in the Technicolor The Painted Hills (1951).After completing the latter, he spent more time attending school.
Gary graduated from Van Nuys High, and went on to attended Valley College, where he majored in theater arts. Throughout the fifties, Gary continued to work, doing mainly television, guesting on many series.
Gary's fondness for the West, beginning with the film's he worked in, also gave him a love of horses, which he owned horses.Gary returned to film, as a now young man, and appeared in the Universal-International western, Wild Heritage (1958).
His last film was the cult western, Terror at Black Falls (1962), with House Peters Jr., and Peter Mamakos.In 1960, Gary started a swimming pool maintenance and repair business. On January 28, of the following year, Gary married Jean Charlene Bean.
They had 4 daughters and 19 grandchildren. For the last twenty-five years of his 38 years in the swimming pool industry, he worked for 2 of the major international manufacturers of equipment as territory, regional, and national sales manager.
Gary was a sought-after speaker, and educator for the National Spa and Pool Institute, as well as by the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association.Gary retired in July,1999, and over the years, Gary had amassed many copies of his films and television appearances, as well as stills, posters, and lobby cards.
Around this time, Garry had begun being guest at film festivals throughout the US. He enjoyed visiting with fans, and told many stories from his career.In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed time on the golf courseGarry Gray died of cancer in 2006.
