Alan Reed
| Alan Reed, Sr. | |
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| Born |
Herbert Theodore Bergman August 20, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 14, 1977 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1930–1977 |
| Spouse(s) | Finnette Walker (m. 1932–1977; his death) |
| Children | Alan Reed Jr. (b. 1936) |
Alan Reed, also known professionally as Alan Reed, Sr., (August 20, 1907 – June 14, 1977) was an American actor and voice actor, best known as the original voice of Fred Flintstone (although Daws Butler voiced the character in the pilot), whom he was said to have physically resembled, on The Flintstones and various spinoff series. He also appeared in many films, including Days of Glory, The Tarnished Angels, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Viva Zapata! (as Pancho Villa), and Nob Hill, and various television series.
Born Herbert Theodore Bergman in New York City, he attended Washington High School (now George Washington Educational Campus) and majored in journalism at Columbia University. Between graduating from WHS and entering Columbia, he studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He began his acting career in the city, eventually working on Broadway. He was Jewish.
For several years, Reed toured in Vaudeville with his cousin, Harry Green. He also had two other jobs—operating a wholesale candy factory and working at the Copake Country Club as "social director, entertainment producer and actor."
For a time, he continued to list himself either as Bergman or Alan Reed, depending on the role he was playing (Reed for more comedic roles, Bergman for more serious ones). He was able to act in 22 foreign dialects, and made a career as a successful radio announcer and stage actor.
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