Robert Reed
American actor, director (1932-1992)
Robert Reed (October 19, 1932 – May 12, 1992) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Mike Brady on The Brady Bunch. He also played major roles in The Defenders and Rich Man, Poor Man. He was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards during the 1970s.
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Reed in 1971 | |
Born | John Robert Rietz, Jr. October 19, 1932 |
Died | May 12, 1992 Pasadena, California, U.S. | (aged 59)
Cause of death | Colon cancer and HIV |
Resting place | Memorial Park Cemetery |
Education | Central High School |
Alma mater | Northwestern University The University of London Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1957–1992 |
Spouse(s) | Marilyn Rosenberg (m. 1954–1959, divorced) |
Children | Daughter |
Reed was born John Robert Rietz in Highland Park, Illinois. He also grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Navasota, Texas.
Reed was gay but kept this private. He died on May 12, 1992, in Pasadena, California. He was 59 years old.[1] His death was originally said to have been caused by colon cancer. It was later revealed to have been hastened by HIV.
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