Quick Facts
Born:
1910-01-28
Birthplace:
Texas, USA
Credits:
7 Total Roles
Albert Reed Jr.
Acting
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Biography
Albert Reed Jr. was an American actor and law enforcement officer. He is best known for his recurring role as Alderman Fred Davis on the 1970s sitcom, Good Times. He also had a recurring role on the children's adventure series The Secret of Isis as Dr. Joshua Barnes and made guest appearances on The Jeffersons and Sanford & Son. On Sanford & Son, he appeared in the role of Grady Wilson, a cousin of Fred's, a part he played for just one episode; another role which involved a character named Grady Wilson, a longtime friend of Fred, would later go to actor Whitman Mayo. He portrayed "Lieutenant Ned Ordway" in the original Airport movie, a case of art imitating life, as Reed was also an airport law enforcement official. Outside of his acting career, Reed also served with the Security Division at Los Angeles International Airport from 1959–1983, ending his career as the Chief of Security, 1979–1983.
Known For
Airport
Ned Ordway
Here's Lucy
Attendant
Isis
Dr. Barnes
A Piece of the Action
Randolph Ballard
Chase
Chief Dawson
Kingston
Coroner
A Matter of Life and Death
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | A Matter of Life and Death MOVIE | Self |
| 1977 | A Piece of the Action MOVIE | Randolph Ballard |
| 1976 | Kingston MOVIE | Coroner |
| 1975 | Isis TV | Dr. Barnes |
| 1973 | Chase MOVIE | Chief Dawson |
| 1970 | Airport MOVIE | Ned Ordway |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy TV | Attendant |