George Cleveland
Birthday: 1885-09-17 | Place of Birth: Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, CanadaFrom 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
Acting
Role
as Lem Creel
as 'Hardrock' Hanson
as Doc Fallon
as Henry Dodson
as Colonel Harkrider
as Judge Grant
as John Armin
as Judge
as Judge Benbow
as Albert
as Capt. Caleb Simpson
as Feenan the cabbie
as Old Man
as Capt. William T. Reemis
as Dr. Elfson
as Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid
as Captain 'Cap' Joe
as Gramps
as Mr. Gordon
as Wilson
as Judge Horace Crawford
as Sheriff Hal Darcey
as Banty
as Bill Yard
as Captain Porter
as Clarence, manager of Lake Mohawk Lodge
as Colonel Samuel Venus
as Gus
as Jerry (Uncredited)
