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John Reed King(1914-1979)

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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John Reed King was born on 25 October 1914 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Anniversary Game (1969), Have a Heart (1955) and Gunsmoke (1955). He was married to Jean Elizabeth Abbot. He died on 8 July 1979 in Woodstown, New Jersey, USA.
BornOctober 25, 1914
DiedJuly 8, 1979(64)
BornOctober 25, 1914
DiedJuly 8, 1979(64)
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Known for

Anniversary Game
8.3
TV Series
  • Producer
Have a Heart
TV Series
  • Host
  • 1955
Gunsmoke (1955)
Gunsmoke
8.1
TV Series
  • Townsman
There's One in Every Family
TV Series
  • Self - Host

Credits

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Actor

  • Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Townsman
    • 1962
  • Have a Heart
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1955

Writer

  • The John Reed King Show
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1949–1951

Producer

  • Anniversary Game
    8.3
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1969

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 25, 1914
    • Wilmington, Delaware, USA
  • Died
    • July 8, 1979
    • Woodstown, New Jersey, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Jean Elizabeth Abbot? - July 8, 1979 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6402 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

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