Elliott Reid

Edgeworth Blair 'Elliott' Reid (January 16, 1920 – June 21, 2013) was an American actor. Born in Manhattan to artist Christine Challenger Reid and banker Blair Reid, he attended the Professional Children's School. Reid's career began in 1935 on the radio program The March of Time, leading to regular work on radio dramas during the golden age of radio. He took on the stage name 'Elliott' and appeared in numerous Orson Welles-directed stage and radio productions. Reid's notable film role was as Ernie Malone, a private detective, in the movie 'Marilyn Monroe Confidential.' Throughout his career, he also appeared in various TV shows, including Theatre Guild on the Air, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Suspense, and the CBS Radio Mystery Theater.