B. Reeves Eason Jr.

Biography

B. Reeves Eason Jr. charmed audiences as a cherubic child actor, appearing in a string of silent shorts at the dawn of Hollywood's studio era where his expressive eyes and quick smile suggested great promise. Though young, he carried professional dedication beyond his years, learning the rhythms of the camera from his director father.

His brief career left a tender impression on cast and crew, who remembered the boy for his bright curiosity and for lighting the set with his generous laughter before he was laid to rest at Hollywood Forever.