George Reeves
| Born | January 5, 1914 |
| Hometown | Woolstock, Iowa, United States |
| Net worth | $200 thousand |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Spouse | Ellanora Needles |
| Partner | Toni Mannix |
| Parents | Frank Bessolo, Don Brewer, Helen Lescher |
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