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Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Born William Anderson, this brawny, blond second lead had the looks of a Viking god. He worked as a band vocalist and trombone player, then gained a small amount of stage experience before debuting onscreen in a bit part (as a corpse) in Wanderer of the Wasteland (1935). Billed by Paramount as Glenn Erickson, he began his screen career as a leading man in Westerns. Because of his Nordic looks he was renamed Leif Erikson, which he later changed to Erickson. He played intelligent but unexciting second leads and supporting parts in many films. Erickson took four years off to serve in World War II and was twice wounded. He made few films after 1965 and retired from the screen after 1977. Also working on Broadway and in TV plays, he played the patriarch Big John Cannon in the TV series High Chaparral (1967-1971). From 1934 to 1942, he was married to actress Frances Farmer, with whom he co-starred in Ride a Crooked Mile (1938); later, he was briefly married to actress Margaret Hayes (aka Dana Dale). ~ All Movie Guide


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When was Leif Erickson born?
Leif Erickson was born on October 27, 1911

What role did Leif Erickson play in Blonde Savage?
Leif Erickson played Steve Blake in Blonde Savage

Who did Leif Erickson play in Strait-Jacket?
Leif Erickson was Bill Cutler in Strait-Jacket

Who did Leif Erickson portray in The Arabian Nights?
Leif Erickson was Kamar in The Arabian Nights

What role did Leif Erickson portray in Kiss Them for Me?
Leif Erickson played Eddie Turnbill in Kiss Them for Me

What role did Leif Erickson play in Fort Algiers?
Leif Erickson played Kalmani in Fort Algiers

What role did Leif Erickson play in Roustabout?
Leif Erickson played Joe Lean in Roustabout

Who did Leif Erickson play in Invaders From Mars?
Leif Erickson was George MacLean in Invaders From Mars

Who did Leif Erickson play in Sorry, Wrong Number?
Leif Erickson was Fred Lord in Sorry, Wrong Number

What role did Leif Erickson play in The Snake Pit?
Leif Erickson played Gordon in The Snake Pit

Who did Leif Erickson play in Trouble Along the Way?
Leif Erickson was Father Provincial in Trouble Along the Way

Who did Leif Erickson portray in On the Waterfront?
Leif Erickson was Glover in On the Waterfront

What role did Leif Erickson play in The Carpetbaggers?
Leif Erickson played Jonas Cord, Sr. in The Carpetbaggers

Who did Leif Erickson portray in With a Song in My Heart?
Leif Erickson was General in With a Song in My Heart

What role did Leif Erickson portray in Joan of Arc?
Leif Erickson played Jean Dunois in Joan of Arc

Who did Leif Erickson portray in My Life as a Dog?
Leif Erickson was Farbor Sandberg in My Life as a Dog

Who did Leif Erickson play in Show Boat?
Leif Erickson was Pete in Show Boat

What role did Leif Erickson play in Man and Boy?
Leif Erickson played Sheriff Mossman in Man and Boy

What role did Leif Erickson play in Drift Fence?
Leif Erickson played Curley Prentiss in Drift Fence

Who did Leif Erickson portray in Desert Gold?
Leif Erickson was Glenn Kasedon in Desert Gold


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