The couple were childhood sweethearts and married each other at age 18. His parents were government worker John Robert Rietz Sr. His birthplace was Highland Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Reed was born under the name 'John Robert Rietz Jr. He returned to this role in several of the sitcom's sequels and spin-offs. His most famous role was that of pater familias Michael Paul 'Mike' Brady in the popular sitcom 'The Brady Bunch' (1969-1979). Robert Reed was an American actor, mostly known for television roles.
