Elliott Reid was born on January 16, 1920 in New York City, New York, USA as Edgeworth Blair Reid. He was an actor and writer, known for 绅士爱美人 (1953), Inherit the Wind (1960) and 薇姬恨史 (1953). He died on June 21, 2013 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Well known old time radio performer on "Suspense".
Worked as an announcer for CBS radio while in his teens.
Known as a witty political satirist on such programs as Jack Paar's show and That Was the Week That Was (1962).
Was a part of 奥逊·威尔斯' Mercury Theater. Debuted on stage in Welles' 1937 production of "Julius Caesar."
A comedy support actor in films who played 简·拉塞尔's suitor in 绅士爱美人 (1953) and 南希·奥尔森's stingy, mean-spirited pursuer who eventually loses her to 弗莱德·麦克莫瑞 in 飞天老爷车 (1961).
Later tried his hand at TV sitcom writing.
Interviewed in "Earth vs. the Sci-Fi Filmmakers" by Tom Weaver (McFarland, 2005).
His father was a banker and his mother the artist Christine Challenger Reid.
Upon his death, he was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea in the Pacific Ocean as per his last will and testament.
Was a staunch liberal Democrat.