Oliver Reed

Actor, Musical Artist

1938 – 1999

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Who was Oliver Reed?

Robert Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in "tough guy" roles. His films include The Trap, Oliver!, Women in Love, Hannibal Brooks, The Devils, The Three Musketeers, Tommy, Castaway, Lion of the Desert and Gladiator. At the peak of his career, in 1971, British exhibitors voted Reed 5th most popular star at the box office.

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Born
Feb 13, 1938
Wimbledon
Also known as
  • Robert Oliver Reed
  • Mr England
  • Ollie
  • Reed, Oliver
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • English people
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • Ewell Castle School
Lived in
  • Wimbledon
Died
May 2, 1999
Valletta

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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