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George Petrie

George Petrie

A veteran character actor of stage and screen, George O. Petrie will be recognized by fans of the NBC sitcom Mad About You as Paul Reiser's film editor. A native of New Haven, CT, and a 1934 graduate from U.S.C., Petrie's interest in acting led him to New York where he landed a role in the Broadway production of Cafe Crown. While serving in the military during WWII, Petrie appeared in the Broadway production of The Army Play by Play, a five-part anthology comprised of vignettes penned by soldiers from as many camps. The show ran for six months and played a command performance before President Roosevelt. Upon transferring to the Air Corps, Petrie was cast in Moss Hart's inspirational Winged Victory. Following its four-month run, Petrie went on to appear in George Cukor's film version. Petrie became a radio performer after his discharge and starred in several dramas, including The Amazing Mr. Malone. He turned to television acting in the '50s and began starring in live soap operas such as As the World Turns and Edge of Night as well as playing a semi-regular part on Jackie Gleason's The Honeymooners. Petrie would remain associated with Gleason on various projects through 1969. Petrie's filmography includes Hud (1963), Something in Common (1986), and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). Petrie died of lymphoma in his Brentwood, CA, home at the age 85. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


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George Petrie Trivia

When was George Petrie born?
George Petrie was born on November 16, 1912

What role did George Petrie play in Hud?
George Petrie played Joe Scanton in Hud

Who did George Petrie play in Gypsy?
George Petrie was George in Gypsy

What role did George Petrie portray in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
George Petrie played Martin Page in Planes, Trains and Automobiles

What role did George Petrie portray in Boomerang!?
George Petrie played O'Shea in Boomerang!

What role did George Petrie play in Raid on Entebbe?
George Petrie played Chaim Zadok in Raid on Entebbe

What role did George Petrie play in Folks!?
George Petrie played Sammy in Folks!

Who did George Petrie portray in Baby Boom?
George Petrie was Everett Sloane in Baby Boom


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