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Walter Reed
Actor

Walter Reed

10 Feb 1916Born
20 Aug 2001Died
85Age at death
156Credits

Biography

Walter Reed (born Walter Reed Smith), was an American stage, film and television actor. Reed was born in 1916 in Fort Ward, Washington. Following a stint as a Broadway actor, Reed broke into films in 1941. He appeared in several features for RKO Radio Pictures, including the last two Mexican Spitfire comedies (in which Reed replaced Buddy Rogers as the Spitfire's husband). Perhaps his most memorable role was as the spineless wagon driver husband of Gail Russell in the western Seven Men from Now.

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Reed also appeared in the very first Superman theatrical feature film Superman and the Mole Men in 1951.

In 1951, Reed made two film serials for Republic Pictures; Reed strongly resembled former Republic leading man Ralph Byrd, enabling Republic to insert old action scenes of Byrd into the new Reed footage. Republic wanted to sign Reed for additional serials but Reed declined, preferring not to be typed as a serial star.

After appearing in 90 films and numerous television programs, such as John Payne's The Restless Gun, Reed changed careers and became a real estate investor and broker in Santa Cruz, California in the late 1960s.

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 156 credits.

  1. 1972The Streets of San FranciscoSeries: Hotel desk clerk (1 episode)
  2. 1970Tora! Tora! Tora!Film: Vice Adm. William S. Pye (uncredited)
  3. 1969The MonkFilm: Director
  4. 1969A Time for DyingFilm: Mayor
  5. 1967IronsideSeries: Dr. Freemont, Sergeant Dickerson (1 episode)
  6. 1967The InvadersSeries: Major (1 episode)
  7. 1966The Sand PebblesFilm: Bidder at Red Kettle Bar (uncredited)
  8. 1966Family AffairSeries: Mr. Burgess (1 episode)
  9. 1966Moment to MomentFilm: Hendricks
  10. 1966BatmanSeries: Officer, Officer (uncredited) (1 episode)
  11. 1965MirageFilm: Reporter (uncredited)
  12. 1965The F.B.I.Series: Jack Zander, Dwight Livingstone, Al McClure (1 episode)
  13. 1965Fort CourageousFilm: Doc
  14. 1965Convict StageFilm: Sam Gill
  15. 1964Where Love Has GoneFilm: George Babson
  16. 1964Cheyenne AutumnFilm: Lt. Peterson (uncredited)
  17. 1964Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaSeries: Scientist (uncredited) (1 episode)
  18. 1963Petticoat JunctionSeries: Grover Woodstock, Melvin Randall (1 episode)
  19. 1963Arrest and TrialSeries: Judge, Municipal Court Judge (1 episode)
  20. 1962How the West Was WonFilm: River Pirate (uncredited)
  21. 1962Flashing SpikesFilm: 2nd Reporter
  22. 1962The VirginianSeries: Maj. Mallory, Rev. Nichols, Caleb, J.D. Collins, Mr. Stephens (1 episode)
  23. 1962Saints and SinnersSeries: Bill Sutton (1 episode)
  24. 1962Advise & ConsentFilm: Senate Staff Clerk (uncredited)
  25. 1961Ben CaseySeries: Wilfred Blake (2 episodes)
  26. 1961HazelSeries: Fred Garson, Mr. Murray (1 episode)
  27. 196187th PrecinctSeries: Walters (1 episode)
  28. 1961Miami UndercoverSeries: Sandor (1 episode)
  29. 1961Mister EdSeries: Mr. Maloney (1 episode)
  30. 1960The Case of the Dangerous RobinSeries: Sad Sam Clark (1 episode)
  31. 1960My Three SonsSeries: Dean of Men, Roy Davis, John Hunter (1 episode)
  32. 1960ThrillerSeries: Police Sgt. Burke (1 episode)
  33. 1960Coronado 9Series: Lt. Jim Quinn, Police Lt. Jim Quinn (1 episode)
  34. 1960Macumba LoveFilm: J. Peter Weils
  35. 1960Sergeant RutledgeFilm: Capt. McAfee (uncredited)
  36. 1959Not for HireSeries (1 episode)
  37. 1959The UntouchablesSeries: Orville Watson (1 episode)
  38. 1959Hawaiian EyeSeries: Samuel Drum (1 episode)
  39. 1959Dennis the MenaceSeries: Newscaster (uncredited), Mike Thompson (2 episodes)
  40. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: Desperate Man (1 episode)
  41. 1959BonanzaSeries: Tim Fisher (1 episode)
  42. 1959The Horse SoldiersFilm: Union Officer
  43. 1959WestboundFilm: Julesburg Doctor (uncredited)
  44. 1959Arson for HireFilm: Chief Hollister
  45. 1959One Step BeyondSeries: Robert Barton (1 episode)
  46. 195877 Sunset StripSeries: Bill Foster, Phillip Staunton, Sheldon Blair, Carl Quigley, Scott Norton (1 episode)
  47. 1958LawmanSeries: James Chase (1 episode)
  48. 1958The Donna Reed ShowSeries: Mr. Boardman (1 episode)
  49. 1958Peter GunnSeries (1 episode)
  50. 1958How to Make a MonsterFilm: Detective Thompson
  51. 1958Summer LoveFilm: Mr. Reid
  52. 1958The Deep SixFilm: Paul Clemson
  53. 1958Mickey Spillane's Mike HammerSeries: Stratton, Joe Stanley, Fred Rankin (1 episode)
  54. 1958Sea HuntSeries: Case Jarrett (1 episode)
  55. 1958Missile MonstersFilm: Kent Fowler
  56. 1957Slim CarterFilm: Richard L. Howard
  57. 1957Tombstone TerritorySeries: Corey Muldeen (1 episode)
  58. 1957Casey JonesSeries: Philips (1 episode)
  59. 1957TrackdownSeries: Jeff Krail (uncredited) (1 episode)
  60. 1957The Helen Morgan StoryFilm: Loring Kirk (uncredited)
  61. 1957The Restless GunSeries: Ned Landy (1 episode)
  62. 1957MaverickSeries: Bledsoe (2 episodes)
  63. 1957Perry MasonSeries: Detective Myers, Alexander Hill (1 episode)
  64. 1957M SquadSeries: States Attorney (1 episode)
  65. 1957Wagon TrainSeries: Major Harrison, Sheriff Miller (uncredited), Simms, Sheriff Signor, Master Sgt. Conners, Mr. Burke (1 episode)
  66. 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries: Captain (1 episode)
  67. 1957Meet McGrawSeries: Charles Healy (1 episode)
  68. 1957The Lawless EightiesFilm: Capt. North
  69. 1957Tales of Wells FargoSeries: John Forrester (1 episode)
  70. 1957Official DetectiveSeries: Lt. Al Copeland, Gilson (1 episode)
  71. 1956Dance with Me, HenryFilm: Drake
  72. 1956Rock, Pretty BabyFilm: Mr. Reid
  73. 1956Emergency HospitalFilm: Police Sgt. Paul Arnold
  74. 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries: Sam Cluny (1 episode)
  75. 1956State TrooperSeries: William Baxter (1 episode)
  76. 1956Broken ArrowSeries: Fred Neilson (1 episode)
  77. 19567 Men from NowFilm: John Greer
  78. 1955Bobby Ware Is MissingFilm: Max Goodwin
  79. 1955FurySeries: Charlie Stevens (1 episode)
  80. 1955Sergeant Preston of the YukonSeries (2 episodes)

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