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English < Ancient Greek (Γεώργῐος)
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George H. Reed: African American actor (1866-1952).
Born (died at age 85).
George H. Reed has 4 credits in our database.
The name George means in Greek George means tiller of the soil, farmer.
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Filmography (4)
Biography
George Henry Reed (November 27, 1866 – November 6, 1952) was an African-American actor who worked in the Hollywood film industry in both the silent and sound eras. His first major film was the 1920 Huckleberry Finn where he played Jim. He is also remembered for the film The Green Pastures (1936), which featured an all–African American cast, and the orderly Conover in MGM's Dr. Kildare series.
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How old was George H. Reed?
George H. Reed was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
What movies or shows has George H. Reed been in?
George H. Reed has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tales of Manhattan (1942), Take a Letter, Darling (1942), Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940), Huckleberry Finn (1920).
Where can I find more information about George H. Reed?
You can find more about George H. Reed on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
