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Reed Hadley(1911-1974)

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Reed Hadley
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The Dark Corner (1946)
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Tall, dark, and handsome, Reed Hadley appeared most frequently as either a villain or as an officer of the law during a film career of 35 years. His rich, bass voice was also frequently heard as narrator for movies and documentaries. He may be best remembered for his work in television, where he starred in Racket Squad (1950) and Public Defender (1954). Other highlights of his career include playing the title character in "Red Ryder" on the radio and "Zorro" in the Republic serial, Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939).
BornJune 25, 1911
DiedDecember 11, 1974(63)
BornJune 25, 1911
DiedDecember 11, 1974(63)
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    • 1 win total

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Known for

Gary Cooper and Ruth Roman in Dallas (1950)
Dallas
6.2
  • Wild Bill Hickok
  • 1950
Spencer Tracy and Hedy Lamarr in I Take This Woman (1940)
I Take This Woman
6.3
  • Bob Hampton
  • 1940
Reed Hadley in Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939)
Zorro's Fighting Legion
7.1
  • Don Diego Vega
  • Zorro
  • 1939
Racket Squad (1950)
Racket Squad
7.4
TV Series
  • Capt. John Braddock
  • Captain Braddock
  • Capt. Braddock
  • Police Capt. John Braddock
  • Captain John Braddock

Credits

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  • Woody Allen in Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story (1972)
    Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Narrator
    • 1972
  • The Blood Drinkers (1964)
    Brain of Blood
    3.1
    • Abdul Amir
    • 1971
  • The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago (1969)
    The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago
    4.6
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 1969
  • Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, and Arnold the Piggy in Green Acres (1965)
    Green Acres
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Pilot
    • 1969
  • The Name of the Game (1968)
    The Name of the Game
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Minister
    • 1968
  • Wayne Maunder in Custer (1967)
    Custer
    6.4
    TV Series
    • War Eagle
    • 1967
  • Ralph Taeger in Hondo (1967)
    Hondo
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Morgan Slade
    • 1967
  • The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967)
    The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
    6.6
    • Hymie Weiss
    • 1967
  • Nick Adams and Mary Ann Mobley in Young Dillinger (1965)
    Young Dillinger
    5.2
    • Federal Agent Parker
    • 1965
  • Moro Witch Doctor (1964)
    Moro Witch Doctor
    5.0
    • Robert Collins
    • 1964
  • Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
    Perry Mason
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Medical Examiner
    • 1964
  • The Upper Chamber
    TV Movie
    • 1963
  • Audie Murphy in Gunfight at Comanche Creek (1963)
    Gunfight at Comanche Creek
    6.0
    • Narrator (uncredited)
    • 1963
  • Shirley MacLaine and Dean Martin in All in a Night's Work (1961)
    All in a Night's Work
    6.1
    • General Pettiford (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • Lloyd Bridges in Sea Hunt (1958)
    Sea Hunt
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Fred Darrow
    • 1961

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The Dark Corner
Trailer 2:26
The Dark Corner
Leave Her To Heaven
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Leave Her To Heaven
Leave Her To Heaven
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Leave Her To Heaven

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Reed Bert Hadley
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • June 25, 1911
    • Petrolia, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • December 11, 1974
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Helen Ellen Gill1941 - December 11, 1974 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    (1942-44) Radio: Played Red Ryder in the Mutual Radio series "The Adventures of Red Ryder".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

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    At one time he held a Top Secret security clearance, due to his work in narrating nuclear weapon training films.

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