George Cleveland

George Cleveland

  • Birthday: 1885-09-16
  • Deathday: 1957-07-15
  • Place of birth: Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Also know as: George Alan Cleveland

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Alan Cleveland (September 17, 1885 – July 15, 1957) was a Canadian film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1933 and 1954. Cleveland is perhaps best remembered today as George "Gramps" Miller in the early years of the long running US series Lassie. The early seasons in which Cleveland appeared were retitled Jeff's Collie for syndicated reruns and DVD release. He played the grumpy but-kind hearted father-in-law of farm woman Ellen Miller (Jan Clayton), and grandfather of Lassie's owner, Jeff (Tommy Rettig). Cleveland appeared in the first three seasons (1954–1956) and in the first 12 episodes of the fourth season (1957). His death in July 1957 was written into the 13th episode of the fourth season (1957) and became the storyline motive for the selling of the farm and the departure of the Millers for Capitol City.

Filmography

Soak the Old

1940

As John Arnold

The WAC From Walla Walla

1952

As Gramps Canova

Sunset in Wyoming

1941

As Asa Wentworth aka Gramp

Midnight Limited

1940

As Professor Van Dillon

Miraculous Journey

1948

As The Hermit

Haunted House

1940

As Albert Henshaw

Sunbonnet Sue

1945

As Casey, Tavern Owner

The Phantom Stage

1939

As Sidekick Grizzly

The Traitor Within

1942

As 'Pop' Betts

One Man's Law

1940

As Judge Wingate

Untamed Heiress

1954

As Andrew 'Cactus' Clayton

I Conquer the Sea!

1936

As Caleb Ashley

My Pal, Wolf

1944

As Wilson

Home on the Prairie

1939

As Jim Wheeler

The Outlaw's Daughter

1954

As Lem Creel

Hi-Yo Silver

1940

As George Blanchard

Sucker List

1941

As Old Man

The Boy From Indiana

1950

As Robert Bruce Mac Dougall

Hidden Enemy

1940

As John MacGregor

Ghost Town Riders

1938

As Judge Stillwell

Angel on My Shoulder

1946

As Albert

The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap

1947

As Judge Benbow

Little Giant

1946

As Clarence Goodring

The Runaround

1946

As Feenan the cabbie

Seven Miles from Alcatraz

1942

As Captain Porter

The Yellow Rose of Texas

1944

As Captain 'Cap' Joe

Tomboy

1940

As Uncle Matt

Abroad with Two Yanks

1944

As Roderick Stuart

Phantom Patrol

1936

As Inspector McCloud

Walking My Baby Back Home

1953

As Col. Dan Wallace

Under the Big Top

1938

As Joe

Overland Mail

1939

As Frank Porter, aka Saunders

Revolt of the Zombies

1936

As General Duval

Fort Defiance

1951

As Uncle Charlie Tallon

Blazing Six Shooters

1940

As Mark Rawlins

Wild Beauty

1946

As Barney Skeets

The Plunderers

1948

As Sheriff Sam Borden

Home in San Antone

1949

As Grandpa Gibson

Song of the Sarong

1945

As Capt. William T. Reemis

Streets of New York

1939

As Pop O'Toole

The Sap Takes a Wrap

1939

As Maloney

Kazan

1949

As Trapper

Forbidden Passage

1941

As Anna's Father (uncredited)

The Old Swimmin' Hole

1940

As Grandpa Harper

Courage of Lassie

1946

As Old Man

A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob

1941

As Pop Duncan

Queen of the Yukon

1940

As Grub

The Lone Ranger

1938

As George Blanchard

Port of Missing Girls

1938

As Clinton

Pioneers of the West

1940

As Dr. Bailey

Army Surgeon

1942

As Col. John Wishart

Mutiny in the Big House

1939

As Convict 'Dad' Schultz

Nevada City

1941

As Hank Liddell

Chasing Trouble

1940

As Lester

The Show-Off

1946

As Pop Fisher

Pillow of Death

1945

As Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid

West of Abilene

1940

As Bill Burnside

My Best Gal

1944

As Ralph Hodges

It Happened Tomorrow

1944

As Mr. Gordon

Miss Grant Takes Richmond

1949

As Judge Grant

Alaska

1944

As Pete

Black Gold

1936

As Clemmons

The Devil Diamond

1937

As George Davis

Boy of the Streets

1938

As Tim 'Flannel-Mouth' Farley

Man from Music Mountain

1943

As Sheriff Hal Darcey

Wolf Call

1939

As Dr. MacTavish

Klondike Kate

1943

As Judge Horace Crawford

Carson City

1952

As Henry Dodson

Albuquerque

1948

As John Armin

The Spoilers

1942

As Banty

Blue Steel

1934

As Hank - Innkeeper

The Man from Utah

1934

As Nevada Sheriff

Cowboy in Manhattan

1943

As Wild Bill

Fireman Save My Child

1954

As Chief Rorty

Adventure's End

1937

As Tom

Frenchie

1950

As Mayor Jefferson Harding

Swing It Professor

1937

As Dean Wiley

Stunt Pilot

1939

As Sheriff

Trigger, Jr.

1950

As Colonel Harkrider

Her Highness and the Bellboy

1945

As Dr. Elfson

Rimfire

1949

As Judge Gardner

Fury at Furnace Creek

1948

As Judge

Cripple Creek

1952

As 'Hardrock' Hanson

Obliging Young Lady

1942

As Clarence, manager of Lake Mohawk Lodge

Drums of Fu Manchu

1940

As Dr. James Parker

Johnny Come Lately

1943

As Willie Ferguson

Valley of the Sun

1942

As Bill Yard

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

1947

As John McCullen

Step by Step

1946

As Capt. Caleb Simpson

The Star Packer

1934

As Jake

The Shadow Gang

1934

As Jake

Make a Million

1935

As Fake Blind Beggar

All That Money Can Buy

1941

As Cy Bibber

Convict's Code

1939

As Gas Station Attendant

The Thoroughbred

1930

As Detective

Flaming Feather

1952

As Doc Fallon

My Favorite Spy

1942

As Gus

The Big Street

1942

As Colonel Samuel Venus

The Falcon Takes Over

1942

As Jerry (Uncredited)

Monte Carlo Nights

1934

As Croupier

Highways by Night

1942

As Judkins - Hotel Manager

Easy Come, Easy Go

1947

As Gilligan

The Ape

1940

As Mr. Howley

Prison Break

1938

As Ding, Fisherman with Joaquin

Please Believe Me

1950

As Mr. Cooper

North of Nome

1936

As Ship Captain

A Date with Judy

1948

As Gramps

Spaceship to the Unknown

1966

As Prof. Henson (archive footage)

Night Key

1937

As Sam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited)

His Night Out

1935

As Detective

Ladies' Day

1943

As Doc

Flash Gordon

1936

As Professor Hensley

Can't Help Singing

1944

As Marshal

Mother Wore Tights

1947

As Grandfather McKinley

Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island

1936

As Goebel, Gang Scientist

Cheers of the Crowd

1935

As Newsreel Man

Rocket Ship

1938

As Professor Henson

The Woman of the Town

1943

As Judge Blackburn

Girl o' My Dreams

1934

As Newsreel Company man

She Wouldn't Say Yes

1945

As Ticket Seller (uncredited)

My Wild Irish Rose

1947

As Captain Brennan

Mystery Liner

1934

As Simms, the Steward

Boys' Ranch

1946

As Butch's Grandfather (uncredited)

Brilliant Marriage

1936

As Bartender

Powder Town

1942

As Gus the Janitor

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

1942

As Chief Customs Inspector

Trapped by G-Men

1937

As Miner

Paradise Express

1937

As Farmer Beasley

Wake Up and Dream

1946

As Prof. Feverfew

San Antone

1953

As Colonel Allerby

Look Who's Laughing

1941

As Kelsey

Two-Fisted Gentleman

1936

As Mr. Bainbridge

Wide Open Town

1941

As Pete Carter

Behind the Mike

1937

As Stable Man

It's in the Bag!

1945

As Busby

House of Mystery

1934

As Detective Clancy (uncredited)

Two-Faced Woman

1941

As Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

God Is My Co-Pilot

1945

As Father of Catherine Scott (uncredited)

Dakota

1945

As Mr. Plummer

Born to Be Wild

1938

As Stevens (uncredited)

School for Girls

1934

As Reeves

The Toast of New York

1937

As Perkins - Luke's Secretary in Boston (uncredited)

Dick Tracy's G-Men

1939

As Gramps Williams

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