George Cleveland
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
September 16, 1885Deathday
July 15, 1957Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
153Place of birth
Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, CanadaAlso known as
George Alan Cleveland
Cast credits
It Happened Tomorrow
Mr. Gordon
Flash Gordon
Professor Hensley
Angel on My Shoulder
Albert
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
Judge Benbow
All That Money Can Buy
Cy Bibber
Little Giant
Clarence Goodring
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
Judge Grant
The Old Swimmin' Hole
Grandpa Harper
Courage of Lassie
Old Man
Can't Help Singing
Marshal
The Spanish Cape Mystery
Jorum
Highways by Night
Judkins - Hotel Manager
Mother Wore Tights
Grandfather McKinley
She Wouldn't Say Yes
Ticket Seller (uncredited)
The Runaround
Feenan the cabbie
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Captain Porter
Fury at Furnace Creek
Judge
The Yellow Rose of Texas
Captain 'Cap' Joe
The WAC From Walla Walla
Gramps Canova
When the Lights Go On Again
Gramps
Trapped by G-Men
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