George Reed

George Reed

Deceased · Born: Nov 27, 1866 · Died: Nov 6, 1952

Personal Details

BornNov 27, 1866 Macon, Georgia, USA

Biography

George Reed was born on November 27, 1866, in the charming city of Macon, Georgia, United States of America, marking the beginning of a remarkable life that would be filled with passion, dedication, and countless moments of triumph.

As an accomplished actor, George Reed left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in numerous films. One of his most notable roles was in the 1920 classic, Huckleberry Finn, a timeless tale of adventure and self-discovery that has continued to inspire generations.

In addition to his work in Huckleberry Finn, George Reed also appeared in the 1929 romantic drama, The River of Romance, and the 1936 critically acclaimed film, The Green Pastures, a cinematic masterpiece that has stood the test of time.

Throughout his life, George Reed was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Julia Ridley, and the two shared a beautiful marriage that was filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Sadly, George Reed's remarkable life came to a close on November 6, 1952, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.

Career

1947
The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass as Uncle Nat (uncredited)
Dark Delusion
Dark Delusion as Conover
1945
1944
1943
His Butler's Sister
His Butler's Sister as Train Conductor
Dr. Kildare's Victory
Dr. Kildare's Victory as Conover (as George H. Reed)
In This Our Life
In This Our Life as Fitzroy's Butler (uncredited)
Tales of Manhattan
Tales of Manhattan as Christopher (Robeson sequence)
1941
The People vs. Dr. Kildare
The People vs. Dr. Kildare as Conover (as George H. Reed)
Belle Starr
Belle Starr as Old Jake (uncredited)
The Great Lie
The Great Lie as Senator Greenfield's Butler (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On as Charles (uncredited)
1940
Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood as Stonewall
Maryland
Maryland as Uncle Henry
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case as Conover, Gillespie's Attendant
1939
Swanee River
Swanee River as Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare as Black Man with Stomach Trouble (uncredited)
1938
One Wild Night
One Wild Night as Waiter (uncredited)
Josette
Josette as Butler
The Buccaneer
The Buccaneer as Nicodemus, a Servant
1937
The Go Getter
The Go Getter as Butler for J. Browne #2 (uncredited)
We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die as Black Convict (uncredited)
1936
The Green Pastures
The Green Pastures as Mr. Deshee / Isaac
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island as Black Man Giving Booth Directions (uncredited)
1935
Shipmates Forever
Shipmates Forever as Servant (uncredited)
Don't Bet on Blondes
Don't Bet on Blondes as Marilyn's Butler (Uncredited)
The Glass Key
The Glass Key as Midnight (uncredited)
Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim as Porter
Twentieth Century
Twentieth Century as Uncle Remus in Play (uncredited)
1933
The House on 56th Street
The House on 56th Street as James - Lyndon's Butler (uncredited)
Hold Your Man
Hold Your Man as Reverend Crippen (uncredited)
Bed of Roses
Bed of Roses as Allice - Dan's Shipboard Cook (uncredited)
1932
What Price Hollywood?
What Price Hollywood? as Undetermined Secondary Role
1931
Reducing
Reducing as Train Porter
1924
Helen's Babies
Helen's Babies as Rastus - The Coachman