Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was
the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and
the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). Born in
Tampico, Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California
in the 1930s. He began a career in filmmaking and later
television, making 52 films and gaining enough success to
make him a household name. Though largely a B film actor, he
starred in both Knute Rockne, All American and Kings Row.
Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and
later spokesman for General Electric (GE); his start in
politics occurred during his work for GE.