Maxwell Reed

Maxwell Reed (2 April 1919 – 16 August 1974) was a Northern Irish actor who became a matinee idol in several British films during the 1940s and 1950s. His early years included work as a merchant seaman and minor stage experience in Ireland and London, before being auditioned by Rank and joining The Company of Youth’ at the age of 27.Reed moved to the U.S. in the late 1950s and portrayed the title role in the 1950s television series Captain David Grief, which was based on short stories by Jack London. He also made three films in the U.S. and appeared as a guest star in television series such as Bonanza, Perry Mason and Daniel Boone.He was the first husband of actress Joan Collins, whom he married on 24 May 1952. The marriage ended in divorce in 1956. Joan exposed Reed as a rapist, stating that he drugged her when they first met and she awoke to him raping her.He died from cancer aged 55, in London.

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