George Cleveland
Actor
Biography
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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.
Filmography
It Happened Tomorrow
as Mr. Gordon 1944
The Spoilers
as Banty 1942
Flash Gordon
as Professor Hensley 1936
Blue Steel
as Hank - Innkeeper 1934
Angel on My Shoulder
as Albert 1946
The Ape
as Mr. Howley 1940
The Star Packer
as Jake 1934
Courage of Lassie
as Old Man 1946
Dakota
as Mr. Plummer 1945
Night Key
as Sam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited) 1937
Revolt of the Zombies
as General Duval 1936
The Falcon Takes Over
as Jerry (Uncredited) 1942
Two-Faced Woman
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) 1941
The Man from Utah
as Nevada Sheriff 1934
Pillow of Death
as Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid 1945
Little Giant
as Clarence Goodring 1946