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Walter Reed

Walter Reed

Actor · born 10 February 1916 · Fort Ward, Washington, USA

Walter Reed (born Walter Reed Smith), was an American stage, film and television actor. Reed was born in 1916 in Fort Ward, Washington. Following a stint as a Broadway actor, Reed broke into films in 1941. He appeared in several features for RKO Radio Pictures, including the last two Mexican Spitfire comedies (in which Reed replaced Buddy Rogers as the Spitfire's husband). Perhaps his most memorable role was as the spineless wagon driver husband of Gail Russell in the western Seven Men from Now. Reed also appeared in the very first Superman theatrical feature film Superman and the Mole Men in 1951.

In 1951, Reed made two film serials for Republic Pictures; Reed strongly resembled former Republic leading man Ralph Byrd, enabling Republic to insert old action scenes of Byrd into the new Reed footage. Republic wanted to sign Reed for additional serials but Reed declined, preferring not to be typed as a serial star.

Where to start: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970).

As actor 78

TV shows 19

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Walter Reed movie?

By viewer score, Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) at 7.2/10.

What are Walter Reed’s most popular movies?

Tora! Tora! Tora!, How the West Was Won, The Sand Pebbles.

How many movies has Walter Reed made?

78 films on TMDB, 78 as actor.

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