Alan Reed
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Alan Reed (born Herbert Theodore Bergman; August 20, 1907 – June 14, 1977) was an American actor, best known as the original voice of Fred Flintstone on The Flintstones and various spinoff series. He also appeared in many films, including Days of Glory, The Tarnished Angels, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Viva Zapata! (as Pancho Villa), and Nob Hill, and various television and radio series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alan Reed, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Alan Reed Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alan Reed reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alan Reed's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 35% of Alan Reed's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Breakfast at Tiffany's, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alan Reed Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alan Reed's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alan Reed has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy | Narrator / Mechanic / Hitchhiker (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration | Fred Flintstone (voice - archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Seniors | Professor Sigmund Heigner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Energy: A National Issue | Fred Flintstone (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Flintstones on Ice | Fred Flintstone (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Shinbone Alley | Big Bill (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Heritage | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Dream of Kings | Fig King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | In Name Only | Phil Haskell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Man Called Flintstone | Fred Flintstone (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Man in the Square Suit | Harlow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? | Fred Feuerstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Christmas Flintstone | Fred Flintstone (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Rendezvous in Space | Interviewee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Breakfast at Tiffany's | Sally Tomato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | 1001 Arabian Nights | The Sultan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Jazz Singer | Nathan Gittleson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Marjorie Morningstar | Puddles Podell | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tarnished Angels | Colonel Fineman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | He Laughed Last | Big Dan Hennessy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Revolt of Mamie Stover | Capitaine Gorecki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Time Table | Al Wolfe | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Desperate Hours | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kiss of Fire | Sergeant Diego | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Far Horizons | Charbonneau | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lady and the Tramp | Boris (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Woman's World | Tomaso | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Geraldine | Frederick Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | I, the Jury | George Kalecki | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | How to Dance | Narrator (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Pickup on South Street | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Father's Day Off | Radio Voice #1 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Two Weeks Vacation | Narrator / Mechanic / Hitch-Hiker (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Teachers Are People | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Actors and Sin | Jerome "JB" Cobb (segment Woman of Sin) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Actors and Sin | J.B Cobb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Viva Zapata! | Pancho Villa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom | Walter Godfrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Redhead and the Cowboy | Col. Lamartine (Confederate leader) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Emergency Wedding | Tony - Barber | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | Harry Patullo | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | Ezra Liam Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Nob Hill | Dapper Jack Harrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Days of Glory | Sasha | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Porky's Romance | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Rambling 'Round Radio Row #8 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Alan Reed - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alan Reed?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Reed is "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Alan Reed acted in?
Alan Reed has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alan Reed?
Other notable films include "The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration", "Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy", and "Christmas Flintstone".