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Tead, Phil, 1893-1974

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Phillips "Phil" Tead acted in over 40 films over the course of 53 years. He was born on September 29, 1893 to Louise Moore Ordway and Edward S. Tead. Tead acted in numerous films, including Howard Hughes' The Front Page (1931). He was best known for a recurring role as Professor Pepperwinkle in The Adventures of Superman. Tead retired in 1967, but remained active in the film industry. He died in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 1974.

Source:

Genealogy files about "Phillips Tead." Accessed on October 12, 2021.

"Phillips “Phil” Tead (1893-1974) - Find A Grave...". 2012. Findagrave.Com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89999384/phillips-tead.