George Cleveland

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George Alan Cleveland (September 17, 1885 – July 15, 1957) was a Canadian film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1933 and 1954.

Cleveland is perhaps best remembered today as George "Gramps" Miller in the early years of the long running US series Lassie. The early seasons in which Cleveland appeared were retitled Jeff's Collie for syndicated reruns and DVD release. He played the grumpy but-kind hearted father-in-law of farm woman Ellen Miller (Jan Clayton), and grandfather of Lassie's owner, Jeff (Tommy Rettig).

Cleveland appeared in the first three seasons (1954–1956) and in the first 12 episodes of the fourth season (1957). His death in July 1957 was written into the 13th episode of the fourth season (1957) and became the storyline motive for the selling of the farm and the departure of the Millers for Capitol City.

George Cleveland is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Lassie (1954), Senorita from the West (1945), The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951), Boys' Ranch (1946), Walking My Baby Back Home (1953), God Is My Co-Pilot (1945), Alaska (1944), Courage of Lassie (1946). The recorded credits span 1934 to 1954, including 24 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.