Milton Reid

Actor, Film actor

1917 – 1987

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Who was Milton Reid?

Milton Rutherford Reid was an Indian-born British actor and professional wrestler. He was born in India, the son of a Scottish-born Customs and Excise inspector and an Indian woman. He wrestled in England under the name of The Mighty Chang.

As an actor, Reid was known for playing thugs, henchmen and brutes, typified by his role as Yen in the film Ferry to Hong Kong that starred Curd Jürgens and Orson Welles. He played the big pirate in Swiss Family Robinson. Reid appeared in two James Bond films as Dr. No's Guard in Dr. No and as Sandor, Roger Moore's opponent in a roof top fight in The Spy Who Loved Me. He also appeared in the non-Eon Productions Bond film Casino Royale in which he had a bit part as a guard. Reid also appeared as a henchman in the Bulldog Drummond film Deadlier Than the Male.

Reid attempted to secure the role of Oddjob in Goldfinger. He challenged fellow professional wrestler Harold "Tosh Togo" Sakata to a wrestling match; the outcome of which would determine who would get the role. As Reid had already appeared in Dr. No, the producers decided to go with Sakata, and the wrestling match did not take place.

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Born
Apr 29, 1917
Mumbai
Also known as
  • Milton Read
  • Milton Gaylord Reid
  • The Mighty Chang
  • Milton Rutherford Reid
  • Jungle Boy
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Nationality
  • India
  • United Kingdom
  • Scotland
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Died
1987
India

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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