George Cleveland

About

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

LassieSeries • 1954The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokSeries • 1951A Date with JudyMovie • 1948Flash GordonMovie • 1936Angel on My ShoulderMovie • 1946The SpoilersMovie • 1942All That Money Can BuyMovie • 1941Courage of LassieMovie • 1946Little GiantMovie • 1946The Man from UtahMovie • 1934It Happened TomorrowMovie • 1944Blue SteelMovie • 1934The Wistful Widow of Wagon GapMovie • 1947The Falcon Takes OverMovie • 1942The ApeMovie • 1940Two-Faced WomanMovie • 1941The Big StreetMovie • 1942DakotaMovie • 1945Carson CityMovie • 1952The Star PackerMovie • 1934Revolt of the ZombiesMovie • 1936Night KeyMovie • 1937Johnny Come LatelyMovie • 1943AlbuquerqueMovie • 1948