Elliott Reid

Biography

Elliott Reid was born on January 16, 1920, in New York City to artist Christine Challenger Reid and banker Blair Reid. He began his career on the radio program "The March of Time" in 1935, leading to regular work on radio dramas and stage productions, including Orson Welles' works. Reid's notable film roles include Ernie Malone in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) and appearances in "Inherit the Wind" (1960) and "The Absent-Minded Professor" (1961). He passed away on June 21, 2013.