| B. Reeves Eason | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Reaves Eason |
| Born | 2 October 1886 New York City, United States |
| Died | 9 June 1956 Sherman Oaks, California, United States |
| Other name(s) | "Breezy" |
| Years active | 1914-1950 |
| Spouse(s) | Jimsy Maye |
B. Reeves Eason (born William Reeves Eason, 2 October 1886, New York City - 9 June 1956, California) was an American silent film director, actor and screenwriter of the early period.
Eason directed 150 films and starred in almost 100 films over his career. His career transcended into sound and he directed film serials such as The Miracle Rider starring Tom Mix in 1935. Eason used 42 cameras to film the chariot race as a second unit director on Ben-Hur (1925) and also directed the "Burning of Atlanta" in Gone with the Wind (1939). His son, B. Reeves Eason Jr., born in 1914 would later appear in a twelve films, including Nine-Tenths of the Law, which Eason Sr. directed. He died in a train accident during filming in 1921.
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| NAME | Eason, B. Reeves |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Eason, William Reaves |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Film director, actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2 October 1886 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | 9 June 1956 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Sherman Oaks, California, United States |
