Donald Reed | |
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![]() Reed in 1928 | |
Born | Ernesto Avila Guillen July 23, 1901
Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | February 28, 1973 | (aged 71)
Other names | Ernest Gillen |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1925-1940 |
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]
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]
Donald Reed | |
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![]() Reed in 1928 | |
Born | Ernesto Avila Guillen July 23, 1901
Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | February 28, 1973 | (aged 71)
Other names | Ernest Gillen |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1925-1940 |
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]
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]