Timothy Carey
Timothy Agoglia Carey (born March 11, 1929 - May 11, 1994) was an American film and television actor.
Carey wrote, produced, directed and starred in the 1962 feature The World's Greatest Sinner which was scored by Frank Zappa. Although it did not have wide commercial release, the film has achieved cult status through repeated screenings at the "midnight movies" in Los Angeles in the 1960s. This movie established Carey as an important figure in independent film.
As an actor, Carey appeared in t
He had roles in East of Eden, The Wild One, One-Eyed Jacks and Beach Blanket Bingo. He played a minor role as the Angel of Death in the comedy film D.C. Cab, and appeared in the Monkees vehicle Head. His final appearance was in the 1986 movie Echo Park. Carey also did a select amount of acting on TV from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Carey's image appears behind George Harrison on the cover of the Beatles album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Unfortunately, his cutout is obscured by Harrison. Outtake photos from the "Pepper" session show his full face from the movie "The Killing".
Timothy Carey died from a stroke in 1994, aged 65.
Born
Mar 11, 1929
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
May 11, 1994
Known For
Acting
Movies
56 acting
4 crew
Popularity
0.5
Known For
East of Eden
1955
as Joe (uncredited)
Paths of Glory
1957
as Pvt. Maurice Ferol
The Killing
1956
as Nikki Arcane
Ace in the Hole
1951
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
One-Eyed Jacks
1961
as Howard Tetley
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
1976
as Flo
The Wild One
1953
as Chino's Boy (uncredited)
The Outfit
1973
as Jake Menner
Duel at Diablo
1966
as Deputy Clem (uncredited)
Head
1968
as Lord High 'n Low
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