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Donald Reed (actor)

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Donald Reed
Reed in 1928
Born
Ernesto Avila Guillen

(1901-07-23)July 23, 1901
Mexico City, Mexico
DiedFebruary 28, 1973(1973-02-28) (aged 71)
Other namesErnest Gillen
OccupationActor
Years active1925-1940

Donald Reed (born Ernesto Avila Guillen; July 23, 1901 – February 28, 1973[citation needed]) was a Mexican film actor, and later, Beverly Hills video consultant. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1925 and 1940.[1]

Biography

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Reed was born in Mexico City, Mexico[2] as Ernesto Avila Guillen, the son of Alberto Guillen, a shoe merchant.[3] He was educated in Pasadena.[4] His name was changed to Ernest Gillen when he signed with Universal. When he later signed with First National, his name was changed to Donald Reed.[5]

He married the beauty pageant winner Janet Eastman and the two had one daughter together, Joy. He died in Westwood, Los Angeles, California.[citation needed]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Gary D. Keller (1997). A biographical handbook of Hispanics and United States film. Bilingual Press/Editorial Bilingüe. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-927534-65-9.
  2. ^ "Donald Reed". AllMovie. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "Works for camera, father shunned it". The Independent Record. Montana, Helena. April 10, 1927. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Actor Changes Name". Oakland Tribune. January 16, 1927. p. 65. Retrieved June 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Cold Helps Actor's Voice Before 'Mike' He Discovers". Sunday News. Pennsylvania, Lancaster. August 18, 1929. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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