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Deborah Reed

Known For
Acting
Born
October 29, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Died
November 18, 2023
Active Years
1990–2016 (27 Years)
Total Credits
4 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 29, 1950 Died Nov 18, 2023 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 4 credits
4
Total Credits
1990–2016
27 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Deborah Reed (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Deborah Reed (née Deborah Claire Hansen).
Professions: Actress, model, author, educator.
Most well known for: Role as Creedence Leonore Gielgud in the 1990 fantasy horror film Troll 2.
Birth Date: October 29, 1950.
Birth Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Death Date: November 18, 2023 (73 years old).
Early Career: Drama in high school; appeared in unreleased film Educated Heart with Anthony Geary and Anne Archer.
Relocation: Moved to Spokane, Washington in 1970.
Post-1970 activities: Musical theater, directing, and writing for the stage.
1980: Picked up by the McCarty Agency.
Subsequent work: Print model, makeup artist, and actor in advertisements.
Also known as: Debora.
Draft 1: Deborah Reed, born Deborah Claire Hansen on October 29, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was an actress, model, author, and educator. She is most recognized for her role as Creedence Leonore Gielgud in the 1990 fantasy horror film Troll 2. Reed appeared in the unreleased film Educated Heart alongside Anthony Geary and Anne Archer during her high school years. Following a move to Spokane, Washington, in 1970, she performed in musical theater and engaged in stage directing and writing. After being

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Deborah Reed (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Deborah Reed (née Deborah Claire Hansen).
Roles: Actress, model, author, educator.
Most well known for: Creedence Leonore Gielgud in the 1990 fantasy horror film Troll 2.
Birth: October 29, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Death: November 18, 2023 (73 years old).
Early career: Dramatics in high school; appeared in the unreleased film Educated Heart with Anthony Geary and Anne Archer.
1970: Family migrated to Spokane, Washington.
Post-1970: Musical theater, directing, and writing for the stage.
1980: Picked up by the McCarty Agency.
Subsequent decades: Print model, makeup artist, and actor in various advertisements.
Known credits: 4.
Paragraph 1: Early life and beginnings.
Deborah Reed, born Deborah Claire Hansen on October 29, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was an actress, model, author, and educator. Her early involvement in drama began during her high school years. During this period, she appeared in the unreleased film Educated Heart alongside Anthony Geary and Anne Archer. Following her family's migration to Spokane, Washington, in 1970, Reed engaged in musical theater and worked as a director and writer for the stage.
Paragraph 2: Professional development and notable roles.
In 1980, Reed was represented by the McCarty Agency. For the following decades, she worked as a print model, a makeup artist, and an actor in various advertisements. She is most widely recognized for her role as Creedence Leonore Gielgud in the 1990 fantasy horror film Troll 2. Reed passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 73.
Drafting check:
Word count check:
Para 1: ~65 words.
Para 2: ~65 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy: I must be careful not to invent facts. I can elaborate on the descriptions provided or structure the sentences to be more descriptive of the timeline provided.
Revised Draft:
Deborah Reed, born Deborah Claire Hansen on October 29, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was an actress, model, author, and educator. Her interest in drama began during her high school years, which included an appearance in the unreleased film Educated Heart alongside Anne Archer and Anthony Geary. After her family moved to Spokane, Washington, in 1970, Reed focused on performing in musical theater, as well as writing and directing for the stage.

In 1980, Reed was picked up by the McCarty Agency. For the next several decades, she maintained a career as a print model, a makeup artist, and an actor appearing in various advertisements. She is most well known for her performance as Creedence Leonore Gielgud in the 1990 fantasy horror film Troll 2. Throughout her career, she

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media
Halloweenville
The Stand
Troll 2

Full Filmography

4 titles
  • VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media (2016) as Self
  • Halloweenville (2011) as Narration
  • The Stand (1994) as Wife Kissing Soldier Goodbye (uncredited)
  • Troll 2 (1990) as Creedence Leonore Gielgud

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Deborah Reed best known for?

Deborah Reed is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amen. (2002), Troll 2 (1990).

When and where was Deborah Reed born?

Deborah Reed was born on October 29, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. They passed away on November 18, 2023.

How many credits does Deborah Reed have?

Deborah Reed has accumulated over 4 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2016.

What is Deborah Reed's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Deborah Reed (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no hea...

Deborah Reed by the numbers

4credits
3films
1TV series
1990–2016active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Stand (1994) as Wife Kissing Soldier Goodbye (uncredited) — aged about 43
  • Troll 2 (1990) as Creedence Leonore Gielgud — aged about 39

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