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Will T. Hare (March 30, 1916 – August 31, 1997) is an American actor who has appeared on television and films, often playing old crusty figures and father/grandpa roles.
Hare was born in Elkins, West Virginia, the son of Frances Laetitia (née Satterfield) and George Thomas Hare. He had appeared on stage, screen, and television since he was 17. Becoming a veteran of stage for over a half of a century, Hare's film debut was Alfred Hitchcock's The Wrong Man (1956) and his final theatrical appearance was "Me and Veronica" in 1992. Hare's other distinctive film credits include Black Oak Conspiracy (1977), The Electric Horseman (1979), Eye of Fire (1983), Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), The Aviator (1985) he also had a small appearance in the 1985 film, Back to the Future as Old Man Peabody. Hare was also an active member of the Screen Actor's Guild for several years and also of the Actors Studio, where he passed away of a heart attack on August 31, 1997 during a rehearsal.
Character actor Will Hare has been appearing on stage, screen and television since he was 17 up to his death at age 80. Becoming a veteran of stage for over a half of a century, Hare's film debut was Alfred Hitchcock (I)'s Wrong Man, The (1956) and his final theatrical appearance was "Me and Veronica" in 1992. Hare's other distinctive film credits include Black Oak Conspiracy (1977), Electric Horseman, The (1979) with Robert Redford (I), Eyes of Fire (1983), Aviator, The (1985) with Christopher Reeve and Steven Spielberg (I)'s Back to the Future (1985). Hare was also an active member of the Screen Actor's Guide (SAG) for several years and also of the Actor's Studio, where he passed away of a heart attack in 1997 during a rehearsal.






