Donald Reed

Donald Reed (born Ernesto Avila Guillen; July 23, 1901 – February 28, 1973) was a Mexican film actor, and later, Beverly Hills video consultant. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1925 and 1940. Reed was born in Mexico City, Mexico as Ernesto Avila Guillen, the son of Alberto Guillen, a shoe merchant. His name was changed to Ernest Gillen when he signed with Universal. When he later signed with First National, his name was changed to Donald Reed.He married the beauty pageant winner Janet Eastman and the two had one daughter together, Joy. He died in Westwood, Los Angeles, California.