- Born
- Died
- Birth nameReed Herring
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- 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).
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- SpouseHelen Ellen Gill(1941 - December 11, 1974) (his death, 1 child)
- At one time he held a Top Secret security clearance, due to his work in narrating nuclear weapon training films.
- Only actor to portray the original Zorro in a movie serial.
- Memorable as the very, very tall "Francois", the movie star in evening clothes who stands next to the very very small "Miss Plupp" (Heather Wilde) on the sunny streets of Lompoc, in a scene directed by the town drunk, "Egbert Souse" (W.C. Fields), in the classic comedy, The Bank Dick (1940).
- Was once a member of the L.A. Tennis Club, often playing in tournaments for charity.
- First actor to play "Red Ryder" on radio.
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