Leon Belasco

Leon Belasco

Deceased · Born: Oct 11, 1902 · Died: Jun 1, 1988

Personal Details

BornOct 11, 1902 Odessa, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]

Biography

Leon Belasco, a renowned actor of stage and screen, was born on October 11, 1902, in the vibrant city of Odessa, which was then a part of the Kherson Governorate within the Russian Empire, a region that is now part of independent Ukraine.

Throughout his illustrious career, Belasco made a lasting impression on audiences with his captivating performances in a wide range of films, including the 1947 thriller "Philo Vance Returns", the 1941 drama "Nothing But the Truth", and the 1950 adventure film "The Hidden City".

In his personal life, Belasco was married to the talented dancer Laureine Back, with whom he shared a deep and loving connection.

Tragically, Leon Belasco's life came to a close on June 1, 1988, in Orange, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

1973
Superdad
Superdad as Limousine Driver
1972
Playmates
Playmates as Man at Concert
1965
1960
Can-Can
Can-Can as Arturo
1954
Geraldine
Geraldine as Professor Dubois
1953
Jalopy
Jalopy as The Professor
1952
The Fabulous Senorita
The Fabulous Senorita as Señor Gonzales
1951
Havana Rose
Havana Rose as Renaldi
Love That Brute
Love That Brute as François Ducray aka Frenchy
The Flame and the Arrow
The Flame and the Arrow as Arturo of Milan / Players' Impressario / Court Announcer (uncredited)
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Beauty Salon Manager (uncredited)
The Toast of New Orleans
The Toast of New Orleans as Dominiques' Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
1949
Bagdad
Bagdad as Beggar
Love Happy
Love Happy as Mr. Lyons
Holiday in Havana
Holiday in Havana as Luis Amantado
1948
Three Daring Daughters
Three Daring Daughters as Ship Bandleader (uncredited)
Adventures of Don Juan
Adventures of Don Juan as Don de Córdoba (uncredited)
1947
Philo Vance Returns
Philo Vance Returns as Alexis Karnoff
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue as Musician (uncredited)
1946
Suspense
Suspense as Pierre Yasha
Little Iodine
Little Iodine as Simkins
Holiday in Mexico
Holiday in Mexico as Orchestra Leader
1945
Hollywood and Vine
Hollywood and Vine as Cedric Borris
1944
Storm Over Lisbon
Storm Over Lisbon as Fado Singer
1943
The Gang's All Here
The Gang's All Here as Waiter (uncredited)
It Comes Up Love
It Comes Up Love as Orchestra Leader
1942
Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco as Yusef (uncredited)
Between Us Girls
Between Us Girls as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans as Waiter in Tavern (uncredited)
That Other Woman
That Other Woman as Hotel Waiter
Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart as Ritz Waiter (uncredited)
Kid Glove Killer
Kid Glove Killer as Chris Spyro - Cook (uncredited)
The Mummy's Tomb
The Mummy's Tomb as Ali (archive footage / uncredited)
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn as Flower Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Casablanca
Casablanca as Dealer at Rick's (uncredited)
1941
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls as Head Waiter
Design for Scandal
Design for Scandal as Alexander Raoul
I'll Wait for You
I'll Wait for You as Mr. Lapagos, the Tailor
The Night of January 16th
The Night of January 16th as Flight Steward (uncredited)
Tall, Dark and Handsome
Tall, Dark and Handsome as Alfredo Herrera
Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn as Mr. Spitzer (uncredited)
The Chocolate Soldier
The Chocolate Soldier as Waiter at the Double Eagle
1940
Spring Parade
Spring Parade as Violinist Orchestra Leader
It's a Date
It's a Date as Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
I Take This Woman
I Take This Woman as Pancho (uncredited)
Comrade X
Comrade X as Comrade Baronoff
The Lady in Question
The Lady in Question as Barber (uncredited)
My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife as Waiter - Pacific Club Poolside (uncredited)
1939
Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade as 'Squeaker'
Lady of the Tropics
Lady of the Tropics as Assistant to Manager
On Your Toes
On Your Toes as Mishka - Slave in Ballet
The Flying Irishman
The Flying Irishman as Russian Commentator
Beauty for the Asking
Beauty for the Asking as Beauty Shop Owner (uncredited)
Man About Town
Man About Town as Arab Petitioner in Show (uncredited)
Good Girls Go to Paris
Good Girls Go to Paris as Nightclub Violinist (uncredited)
1938
The Saint in New York
The Saint in New York as Driver (Uncredited)