Donald Reed (born Ernesto Avila Guillen; July 23, 1901 – February 28, 1973) was a Mexican film actor, and later, Beverly Hills video consultant. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1925 and 1940.[1]
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Born | Ernesto Avila Guillen (1901-07-23)July 23, 1901 Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | February 28, 1973(1973-02-28) (aged 71) Westwood, Los Angeles, California |
Other names | Ernest Gillen |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1925-1940 |
Reed was born in Mexico City[2] as Ernesto Avila Guillen, the son of Alberto Guillen, a shoe merchant.[3] 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.[4]
He married the beauty pageant winner Janet Eastman and the two had one daughter together, Joy. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico and died in Westwood, Los Angeles, California.
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