Career
He is best known for his work in the films Johnny Lingo, Uncle Ben, and The Windows of Heaven. Urry began his performing career as a private teacher in 1937. He worked for several years for Columbia Broadcasting System radio before returning to his birthplace and working for radio station KSL in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He eventually began working on network television and radio, in addition to work in live theater.
Instead of relocating to New York or Los Angeles, Urry chose to base his career out of Utah because he wanted to raise his family there. Much of his work involved films produced by Brigham Young University.
Urry"s most visible role is probably that of the small store owner on a Polynesian island in the film Johnny Lingo. He also played the role of Lorenzo Snow in The Windows of Heaven.
