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Alan Reed (Herbert Theodore Bergman) was born on 20 August, 1907 in New York City, New York, USA, is an actor,soundtrack. Discover Alan Reed's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

Popular As Herbert Theodore Bergman
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 20 August, 1907
Birthday 20 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 14 June, 1977
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Alan Reed Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Alan Reed height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .

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Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Who Is Alan Reed's Wife?

His wife is Finette Walker (5 April 1932 - 14 June 1977) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Finette Walker (5 April 1932 - 14 June 1977) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Alan Reed Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alan Reed worth at the age of 70 years old? Alan Reed’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Alan Reed's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1907

Born Herbert Theodore Bergman on August 20, 1907 in New York City, to Jewish parents of Lithuanian/Ukrainian descent, he received his early education at Washington High School and studied theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After majoring in journalism at Columbia University, he decided to pursue to acting at such places as Provincetown Playhouse and toured in vaudeville shows. He supplemented his income operating a candy factory and worked as a social director at a country club. A master of over 22 foreign dialects, Reed also worked steadily on Broadway with the Theatre Guild. His vocal talents were well suited for radio, becoming a prime announcer for that medium. In addition to billing himself as Teddy Bergman, he sometimes was credited under the moniker Alan Reed for more dramatic parts, eventually settling in on the Reed name. Reed was featured on the best radio shows of the time including "The Shadow," "Crime Doctor," "Abie's Irish Rose," "The Life of Riley," "The Fred Allen Show," "Life with Luigi" (which he later took to TV), and "My Friend Irma. "Once in Hollywood, Reed deserted the Bergman name completely.

1909

His long-time wife, former actress Finette Walker (1909-2005), appeared on stage in the early 1930s and was a chorus member in the original 1934 Broadway production of "Anything Goes" with Ethel Merman. They had three sons.

1946

His more dramatic roles came with The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) and The Desperate Hours (1955).

1951

Sporting a comic Runyonesque appeal, he played in such fare as The Redhead and the Cowboy (1951), Emergency Wedding (1950), and Here Comes the Groom (1951).

1952

One of his most unusual parts was his portrayal of Pancho Villa in Viva Zapata (1952) starring Marlon Brando.

1955

He also supplied the voice of "Boris" in Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955).

1960

Character player Alan Reed was a strong, gruff, burly presence on '40s and '50s film and TV but he would be best remembered for his equally strong, gruff, distinctive voice on radio and TV. In 1960, he gave vocal life to the bombastic prehistoric cartoon character Fred Flintstone on the prime-time TV series The Flintstones (1960), the character being inspired by the Ralph Cramden husband on the popular earlier sitcom The Honeymooners (1955). It is this direct association that continues to keep his name alive today. Reed himself thought up and introduced the Flintstonian catchphrase "Yabba dabba doo!" (improvised from a script calling for Fred to say "Yahoo!") for his beloved animated character to the delight of children everywhere.

Featured in many TV shows, the popular prehistoric cartoon and its various offshoots made up most of Reed's later work after The Flintstones (1960) premiered. Long married to a former Broadway actress, Finette Walker, one of their three children, actor/producer Toby Reed, entered show business as a teenager. Reed started billing himself as Alan Reed, Sr. to avoid any confusion.