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Elliott Reid Facts
| Sign | Capricorn |
| Born |
Jan 16, 1920 New York City, NY |
| Died |
Jun 21, 2013 Studio City, CA |
| Age | Died at 93 |
| Total Facts | 7 |
A comedy support actor in films who played Jane Russell's suitor in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and Nancy Olson's stingy, mean-spirited pursuer who eventually loses her to Fred MacMurray in The AbsentMinded Professor (1961).
Interviewed in "Earth vs. the Sci-Fi Filmmakers" by Tom Weaver (McFarland, 2005).
Known as a witty political satirist on such programs as Jack Paar's show and "That Was the Week That Was" (1962).
Later tried his hand at TV sitcom writing.
Was a part of Orson Welles' Mercury Theater. Debuted on stage in Welles' 1937 production of "Julius Caesar."
Well known old time radio performer on "Suspense".
Worked as an announcer for CBS radio while in his teens.