From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada |
|---|---|
| Born | 1885-09-16 |
| Died | 1957-07-15 |
Movies
Spaceship to the Unknown
as Prof. Henson (archive footage)
1966
The Outlaw's Daughter
as Lem Creel
1954
Fireman Save My Child
as Chief Rorty
1954
Untamed Heiress
as Andrew 'Cactus' Clayton
1954
Walking My Baby Back Home
as Col. Dan Wallace
1953
Affair with a Stranger
as Pop
1953
San Antone
as Colonel Allerby
1953
The WAC From Walla Walla
as Gramps Canova
1952
Cripple Creek
as 'Hardrock' Hanson
1952
Carson City
as Henry Dodson
1952
Flaming Feather
as Doc Fallon
1952
Fort Defiance
as Uncle Charlie Tallon
1951
Frenchie
as Mayor Jefferson Harding
1950
Trigger, Jr.
as Colonel Harkrider
1950
Please Believe Me
as Mr. Cooper
1950
The Boy From Indiana
as Robert Bruce Mac Dougall
1950
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
as Judge Grant
1949
Kazan
as Trapper
1949
Home in San Antone
as Grandpa Gibson
1949
Rimfire
as Judge Gardner
1949
The Plunderers
as Sheriff Sam Borden
1948
Miraculous Journey
as The Hermit
1948
A Date with Judy
as Gramps
1948
Fury at Furnace Creek
as Judge
1948
Albuquerque
as John Armin
1948
My Wild Irish Rose
as Captain Brennan
1947
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
as Judge Benbow
1947
Mother Wore Tights
as Grandfather McKinley
1947
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
as John McCullen
1947
Easy Come, Easy Go
as Gilligan
1947
Wake Up and Dream
as Prof. Feverfew
1946
The Show-Off
as Pop Fisher
1946
Courage of Lassie
as Old Man
1946
Angel on My Shoulder
as Albert
1946
Step by Step
as Capt. Caleb Simpson
1946
Wild Beauty
as Barney Skeets
1946
Boys' Ranch
as Butch's Grandfather (uncredited)
1946
The Runaround
as Feenan the cabbie
1946
Little Giant
as Clarence Goodring
1946
Dakota
as Mr. Plummer
1945
Pillow of Death
as Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid
1945
She Wouldn't Say Yes
as Ticket Seller (uncredited)
1945
Her Highness and the Bellboy
as Dr. Elfson
1945
Senorita from the West
as Cap
1945
Sunbonnet Sue
as Casey, Tavern Owner
1945
It's in the Bag!
as Busby
1945
God Is My Co-Pilot
as Father of Catherine Scott (uncredited)
1945
Song of the Sarong
as Capt. William T. Reemis
1945
Can't Help Singing
as Marshal
1944
Alaska
as Pete
1944
When the Lights Go On Again
as Gramps
1944
My Pal, Wolf
as Wilson
1944
Abroad with Two Yanks
as Roderick Stuart
1944
The Yellow Rose of Texas
as Captain 'Cap' Joe
1944
It Happened Tomorrow
as Mr. Gordon
1944
My Best Gal
as Ralph Hodges
1944
The Woman of the Town
as Judge Blackburn
1943
Klondike Kate
as Judge Horace Crawford
1943
Man from Music Mountain
as Sheriff Hal Darcey
1943
Johnny Come Lately
as Willie Ferguson
1943
Cowboy in Manhattan
as Wild Bill
1943
Ladies' Day
as Doc
1943
The Traitor Within
as 'Pop' Betts
1942
Army Surgeon
as Col. John Wishart
1942
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
as Captain Porter
1942
Highways by Night
as Judkins - Hotel Manager
1942
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
as Chief Customs Inspector
1942
The Big Street
as Colonel Samuel Venus
1942
My Favorite Spy
as Gus
1942
The Spoilers
as Banty
1942
Powder Town
as Gus the Janitor
1942
The Falcon Takes Over
as Jerry (Uncredited)
1942
Obliging Young Lady
as Clarence, manager of Lake Mohawk Lodge
1942
Valley of the Sun
as Bill Yard
1942
Two-Faced Woman
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1941
Look Who's Laughing
as Kelsey
1941
All That Money Can Buy
as Cy Bibber
1941
Riders of the Purple Sage
as Doctor
1941
Wide Open Town
as Pete Carter
1941
Sucker List
as Old Man
1941
Sunset in Wyoming
as Asa Wentworth aka Gramp
1941
Nevada City
as Hank Liddell
1941
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
as Pop Duncan
1941
Forbidden Passage
as Anna's Father (uncredited)
1941
The Old Swimmin' Hole
as Grandpa Harper
1940
West of Abilene
as Bill Burnside
1940
The Ape
as Mr. Howley
1940
Queen of the Yukon
as Grub
1940
Soak the Old
as John Arnold
1940
Haunted House
as Albert Henshaw
1940
One Man's Law
as Judge Wingate
1940
Tomboy
as Uncle Matt
1940
Blazing Six Shooters
as Mark Rawlins
1940
Hi-Yo Silver
as George Blanchard
1940
Midnight Limited
as Professor Van Dillon
1940
Drums of Fu Manchu
as Dr. James Parker
1940
Pioneers of the West
as Dr. Bailey
1940
Chasing Trouble
as Lester
1940
Hidden Enemy
as John MacGregor
1940
Overland Mail
as Frank Porter, aka Saunders
1939
Mutiny in the Big House
as Convict 'Dad' Schultz
1939
Dick Tracy's G-Men
as Gramps Williams
1939
Konga, the Wild Stallion
as Tabor
1939
Stunt Pilot
as Sheriff
1939
Wolf Call
as Dr. MacTavish
1939
Streets of New York
as Pop O'Toole
1939
The Sap Takes a Wrap
as Maloney
1939
The Phantom Stage
as Sidekick Grizzly
1939
Home on the Prairie
as Jim Wheeler
1939
Convict's Code
as Gas Station Attendant
1939
Ghost Town Riders
as Judge Stillwell
1938
The Strange Case of Dr. Meade
as Thurber
1938
Under the Big Top
as Joe
1938
Prison Break
as Ding, Fisherman with Joaquin
1938
Romance of the Limberlost
as Nathan
1938
Rose of the Rio Grande
as Pedro
1938
Rocket Ship
as Professor Henson
1938
Port of Missing Girls
as Clinton
1938
Born to Be Wild
as Stevens (uncredited)
1938
The Lone Ranger
as George Blanchard
1938
Boy of the Streets
as Tim 'Flannel-Mouth' Farley
1938
Adventure's End
as Tom
1937
Behind the Mike
as Stable Man
1937
Trapped by G-Men
as Miner
1937
The Toast of New York
as Perkins - Luke's Secretary in Boston (uncredited)
1937
Night Key
as Sam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited)
1937
Swing It Professor
as Dean Wiley
1937
Paradise Express
as Farmer Beasley
1937
The Devil Diamond
as George Davis
1937
North of Nome
as Ship Captain
1936
Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
as Goebel, Gang Scientist
1936
Phantom Patrol
as Inspector McCloud
1936
Two-Fisted Gentleman
as Mr. Bainbridge
1936
Revolt of the Zombies
as General Duval
1936
Flash Gordon
as Professor Hensley
1936
Brilliant Marriage
as Bartender
1936
I Conquer the Sea!
as Caleb Ashley
1936
Black Gold
as Clemmons
1936
The Spanish Cape Mystery
as Jorum
1935
His Night Out
as Detective
1935
Cheers of the Crowd
as Newsreel Man
1935
Make a Million
as Fake Blind Beggar
1935
The Keeper of the Bees
as Judge
1935
Girl o' My Dreams
as Newsreel Company man
1934
The Star Packer
as Jake
1934
The Shadow Gang
as Jake
1934
Monte Carlo Nights
as Croupier
1934
The Man from Utah
as Nevada Sheriff
1934
Blue Steel
as Hank - Innkeeper
1934
House of Mystery
as Detective Clancy (uncredited)
1934
School for Girls
as Reeves
1934
Mystery Liner
as Simms, the Steward
1934
The Thoroughbred
as Detective
1930
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