Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Movies & TV Shows
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All That Money Can Buy (1941) — Cy Bibber
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Lassie (1954) — George 'Gramps' Miller
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It Happened Tomorrow (1944) — Mr. Gordon
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The Spoilers (1942) — Banty
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Flash Gordon (1936) — Professor Hensley
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Angel on My Shoulder (1946) — Albert
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The Ape (1940) — Mr. Howley
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Blue Steel (1934) — Hank - Innkeeper
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The Star Packer (1934) — Jake
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Courage of Lassie (1946) — Old Man
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Dakota (1945) — Mr. Plummer
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Night Key (1937) — Sam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited)
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The Falcon Takes Over (1942) — Jerry (Uncredited)
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Revolt of the Zombies (1936) — General Duval
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The Man from Utah (1934) — Nevada Sheriff
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Two-Faced Woman (1941) — Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Little Giant (1946) — Clarence Goodring
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Pillow of Death (1945) — Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid
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Johnny Come Lately (1943) — Willie Ferguson
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Albuquerque (1948) — John Armin
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A Date with Judy (1948) — Gramps
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The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) — Judge Benbow
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Carson City (1952) — Henry Dodson
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The Big Street (1942) — Samuel Venus
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Fury at Furnace Creek (1948) — Judge
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Cripple Creek (1952) — 'Hardrock' Hanson
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Step by Step (1946) — Capt. Caleb Simpson
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Prison Break (1938) — Ding
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Affair with a Stranger (1953) — Pop
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The Toast of New York (1937) — Perkins - Luke's Secretary in Boston (uncredited)
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The Yellow Rose of Texas (1944) — Captain 'Cap' Joe
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Frenchie (1950) — Mayor Jefferson Harding
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The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935) — Jorum
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Mother Wore Tights (1947) — Grandfather McKinley
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The Keeper of the Bees (1935) — Judge
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Fort Defiance (1951) — Uncle Charlie Tallon
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Forbidden Passage (1941) — Anna's Father (uncredited)
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Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945) — Dr. Elfson
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House of Mystery (1934) — Detective Clancy (uncredited)
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Can't Help Singing (1944) — Marshal