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Dean Reed - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 22, 1938 |
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| Age | 87 |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Dean Reed's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Achieving international success as an entertainer in the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc nations, and for his political activism. |
Intro
Dean Reed was an American singer, actor, and songwriter, who gained fame as a performer in South America and Eastern Europe. Although he had limited success in the United States, he became a major celebrity in countries behind the Iron Curtain and was also involved in leftist political activism.
Early Life & Background
Dean Reed was born in Denver, Colorado, and raised on a ranch. He took an early interest in music and, after attending the University of Colorado, moved to Hollywood to pursue a record deal.
Career Highlights
- Recorded several pop songs in the late 1950s and early 1960s, finding popularity in Latin America.
- Starred in films produced in Italy, Spain, and later East Germany and the USSR, most notably 'Blood Brothers' (1975).
- Hosted concerts and television shows throughout the Eastern Bloc, particularly the Soviet Union and East Germany.
- Used his international platform for political activism, supporting peace and socialist causes.
Trivia
- Dean Reed was often referred to as 'The Red Elvis' due to his popularity in communist countries.
- He moved permanently to East Germany in the 1970s, becoming a cultural icon there.
- His mysterious death in 1986 was officially ruled as accidental drowning, but remains the subject of speculation.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Dean Reed?
Dean Reed is 87 years old.
When was Dean Reed born?
Dean Reed was born the 22 September 1938.
Where is Dean Reed from?
Denver, Colorado, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 22nd, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 22, 1938, Adolf Hitler presented an ultimatum to Czechoslovakia, demanding the cession of the Sudetenland by September 28.
- Day of the week: September 22nd, 1938 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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