David Gorcey

Leo Gorcey's younger brother, David Gorcey, may not be as well-known as one of the original Dead End Kids, but he made a significant contribution to his brother's career. In 1935, David played a small role in the Broadway production of Sidney Kingsley's "Dead End", which ultimately led to his brother Leo landing a part in the play. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Leo's journey to becoming a movie star, while David was relegated to supporting roles and bit parts. Although David did not appear in the 1937 film adaptation of "Dead End", he went on to appear in more Dead End Kids/East Side Kids/Bowery Boys movies than anyone except Huntz Hall. Later in life, David pursued a career as a clergyman, specializing in helping troubled youth. According to the book "The Films of the Bowery Boys" by David Hayes and Brent Walker, David Gorcey's most humorous role was in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950).