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Peter Leeds

Peter Leeds

Peter Leeds played straight man to some of the most popular comedians of the mid- to late 20th century, including Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Carole Burnett, and Johnny Carson. Leeds was also a fine dramatic actor. He spent most of his 40-plus-year career on television, appearing an astonishing 8,000 times on situation comedies and variety shows. Leeds has appeared on Broadway, in feature films, and on over 3,000 radio shows and was a popular voice-over artist. A native of Bayonne, NJ, Leeds received his training at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He made his film debut with a bit part in Public Enemies (1941). Leeds hooked up with Bob Hope in 1954 for a television special and continued working with Hope on specials and 14 U.S.O. tours through 1991. During the '70s, Leeds spent five years as the president of the Los Angeles chapter of AFTRA and later served on the actors' union's national and local Board of Directors. In 1992, AFTRA repaid his many years of service with its highest honor, the Gold Card. Leeds later served on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Leeds died of cancer on November 12, 1996, at age 79. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


Filmography of Peter Leeds:

Peter Leeds Trivia

Who did Peter Leeds portray in Love Me or Leave Me?
Peter Leeds was Fred Taylor in Love Me or Leave Me

Who did Peter Leeds portray in The Last Time I Saw Paris?
Peter Leeds was Barney in The Last Time I Saw Paris

Who did Peter Leeds play in With Six You Get Eggroll?
Peter Leeds was Police Officer Joelson in With Six You Get Eggroll

What role did Peter Leeds play in I'll Cry Tomorrow?
Peter Leeds played Richard in I'll Cry Tomorrow

Who did Peter Leeds portray in The Frogmen?
Peter Leeds was Pharmacist's Mate in The Frogmen

What role did Peter Leeds portray in Kiss Them for Me?
Peter Leeds played Reporter in Kiss Them for Me

Who did Peter Leeds portray in Stalag 17?
Peter Leeds was Barracks No. 1 POW in Stalag 17

Who did Peter Leeds play in Reunion in France?
Peter Leeds was Boy in Reunion in France

What role did Peter Leeds play in Please Don't Eat the Daisies?
Peter Leeds played Larry's Secretary in Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Who did Peter Leeds portray in The Long, Long Trailer?
Peter Leeds was Garage Manager in The Long, Long Trailer

What role did Peter Leeds portray in It's Always Fair Weather?
Peter Leeds played Mr. Trasker in It's Always Fair Weather

What role did Peter Leeds play in Dragnet?
Peter Leeds played Roy Grest in Dragnet

Who did Peter Leeds portray in Don Winslow of the Navy [Serial]?
Peter Leeds was Chapman in Don Winslow of the Navy [Serial]

Who did Peter Leeds play in Come Back, Little Sheba?
Peter Leeds was Milkman in Come Back, Little Sheba



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