Comic light actor in U.S. films and TV. Born in Vincennes and raised in
Terre Haute, IN, Moore studied drama at Indiana State Teachers College
before serving in the Marines in WWII. He had a tough time breaking
into movies, although he performed in local and regional live theatre.
He finally found his niche in television, starring as the incompetent
county agent Hank Kimball in GREEN ACRES from 1965-71. He also appeared
in at least thirty other TV series and numerous commercials. He and his
wife had been married 47 years at the time of his death.
Served in the US Marine Corps during World War II, and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Performed on Broadway replacing David Wayne as Ensign Pulver in Mister
Roberts and toured with Henry Fonda as well in the late 40s.
Formed a production company with fellow character actor L.Q. Jones for
both films and TV.
While at the Pasadena Playhouse, he met his future wife. They shared
a mailbox since they had the same last name only spelled differently.
(Moore and Mohr).
Was a partner in a wrought iron foundry in the 1950s.