George Cleveland
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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.
Acting
Movie
All That Money Can Buy
as Cy Bibber
1941
TV
Lassie
as George 'Gramps' Miller
1954
Movie
It Happened Tomorrow
as Mr. Gordon
1944
Movie
The Spoilers
as Banty
1942
Movie
Flash Gordon
as Professor Hensley
1936
Movie
Angel on My Shoulder
as Albert
1946
Movie
The Ape
as Mr. Howley
1940
Movie
Blue Steel
as Hank - Innkeeper
1934
Movie
The Star Packer
as Jake
1934
Movie
Courage of Lassie
as Old Man
1946
Movie
Dakota
as Mr. Plummer
1945
Movie
Night Key
as Sam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited)
1937
Movie
The Falcon Takes Over
as Jerry (Uncredited)
1942
Movie
Revolt of the Zombies
as General Duval
1936
Movie
The Man from Utah
as Nevada Sheriff
1934
Movie
Two-Faced Woman
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1941
Movie
Pillow of Death
as Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid
1945
Movie
Little Giant
as Clarence Goodring
1946
Movie
Johnny Come Lately
as Willie Ferguson
1943
Movie
Albuquerque
as John Armin
1948
Movie
A Date with Judy
as Gramps
1948
Movie
Carson City
as Henry Dodson
1952
Movie
The Big Street
as Samuel Venus
1942
Movie
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
as Judge Benbow
1947