Brian Avery (actor)
Brian Avery | |
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.webp) Avery in 1966 | |
| Born | July 13, 1940 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Loyola Marymount University |
| Occupations | Film, stage and television actor |
| Children | Eric Avery |
Brian Avery (born July 13, 1940)[1] is an American film, stage and television actor.[2] He is best known for playing Carl Smith in the 1967 film The Graduate.
Life and career
Avery was born in Los Angeles, California.[1] He attended Loyola Marymount University,[3] earning his BA degree.[4] He began his screen career in 1958, appearing in the film Mardi Gras. In 1959, he appeared in the film The Blue Angel.[5] He then began his stage career in 1963, appearing in the stage play Carousel.[4] During his stage career, in 1964, he played Joe Hardy in the stage play Damn Yankees at the Valley Music Theater in Los Angeles, California,[6][7][8] and in 1966, he played Ivor Morgan in the stage play A Time for Singing.[9]
Later in his career, Avery made his television debut in the NBC western television series Laramie. He guest-starred in television programs including Gomer Pyle – USMC, Murder, She Wrote, Dragnet, Fantasy Island, Kolchak: The Night Stalker and The Virginian. He played Carl Smith in the 1967 film The Graduate, and appeared in the films Hitler, Journey to Shiloh, Traffic, A Ticklish Affair and The Curse of El Charro.[5]
Avery retired from acting in 2022, last appearing in the Starz political thriller television series Gaslit.[5]
References
- 1 2 Benjamin, Ruth; Rosenblatt, Arthur (October 2025). Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996. McFarland. p. 33. ISBN 9781476632322 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "At Last, A Nice Guy Finishes First". The Sacramento Union. Sacramento, California. July 21, 1969. p. 11. Retrieved July 30, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ John Willis' Theatre World: Volume 23, Crown Publishers, 1967, p. 221
- 1 2 "Movie Actor In Musical". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. April 14, 1968. p. 78. Retrieved July 30, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Brian Avery List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Hometown Boy Makes Good In Hometown". Valley Times. North Hollywood, California. August 10, 1964. p. 21. Retrieved July 30, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brian Avery Set For 'West Side'". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. Hollywood, California. September 7, 1964. p. 6. Retrieved July 30, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brian Avery Wins Plaudits". Valley Times. North Hollywood, California. September 16, 1964. p. 20. Retrieved July 30, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "'A Time For Singing' Exuberant Song Story of Welsh Love & Tears". Daily News. New York, New York. May 23, 1966. p. 613. Retrieved July 30, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.