George Nolan Leary (April 26, 1889 – December 12, 1987) was an American actor and playwright.

[3] His acting career started in France during World War I, providing entertainment for United States Troops.

His film appearances included roles in The Valley of Vanishing Men, Strangler of the Swamp,[6] That Texas Jamboree, Out California Way, Love Laughs at Andy Hardy, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Devil Bat's Daughter.

[7] Leary retired in 1981, after making his final TV appearance in Nero Wolfe.

Leary died in December 1987 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 98.