Don Reynolds
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 29, 1937 in Odell, Texas, USA
- Died
- January 9, 2019
- Active Years
- 1946–1987 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Don Reynolds was an American child actor and animal trainer born on May 29, 1937, in Odell, Texas. He began his film career with a small part in the 1944 film The Yellow Rose of Texas. He was most known for playing a Native American boy named Little Beaver in four pictures between 1948 and 1951, and he was often billed as Little Brown Jug. After appearing in an episode of The Adventures of Kit Carson in 1951, he ended his professional acting career. In later life, Reynolds worked as an animal trainer, contributing to films such as Santa Claus: The Movie and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He passed away on January 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 81.
Career overview
Don Reynolds was an American child actor and animal trainer born on May 29, 1937, in Odell, Texas. He began his film career with a small part in the 1944 film The Yellow Rose of Texas. During his acting career, he was most known for playing a Native American boy named Little Beaver in four pictures between 1948 and 1951, and he was often billed as Little Brown Jug. His acting credits also included an appearance in an episode of The Adventures of Kit Carson in 1951, after which he ended his professional acting career.
Later in life, Reynolds worked as an animal trainer for films. His work in later productions included contributions to movies such as The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Beverly Hills Ninja, Kate & Leopold, and Santa Claus: The Movie. Reynolds passed away on January 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 81.
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Full Filmography
10 titles- Kaleidoscope (1987) as Subject
- Snake River Desperadoes (1951) as Little Hawk (as Don Reynolds 'Brown Jug')
- Beyond the Purple Hills (1950) as Chip Beaumont
- The Red Pony (1949) as Little Brown Jug
- Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949) as Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug)
- Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949) as Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug)
- The Fighting Redhead (1949) as Little Beaver (as Don Kay Reynolds)
- Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949) as Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug)
- Whirlwind Raiders (1948) as Tommy Ross
- Romance of the West (1946) as Little Brown Jug
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Reynolds best known for?
Don Reynolds is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Snake River Desperadoes (1951), Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949), Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949), The Fighting Redhead (1949).
When and where was Don Reynolds born?
Don Reynolds was born on May 29, 1937 in Odell, Texas, USA. They passed away on January 9, 2019.
How many credits does Don Reynolds have?
Don Reynolds has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 1987.
What is Don Reynolds's background in cinema and television?
Don Reynolds was an American child actor and animal trainer born on May 29, 1937, in Odell, Texas. He began his film career with a small part in the 1944 film The Yellow Rose of Texas. He was most known for playing a Native American boy named Little Beaver in four pictures between 1948 and 1951, and he was often billed...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949) as Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug) — aged about 12
- Cowboy and the Prizefighter (1949) as Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug) — aged about 12
- Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949) as Little Beaver (as Little Brown Jug) — aged about 12
- Whirlwind Raiders (1948) as Tommy Ross — aged about 11
- The Fighting Redhead (1949) as Little Beaver (as Don Kay Reynolds) — aged about 12
- Snake River Desperadoes (1951) as Little Hawk (as Don Reynolds 'Brown Jug') — aged about 14
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