Leon Errol

Leon Errol

Deceased · Born: Jul 3, 1881 · Died: Oct 12, 1951

Personal Details

BornJul 3, 1881 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Leon Errol, a renowned Australian actor, entered this world on a warm summer day, July 3, 1881, in the vibrant city of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in iconic films such as Mexican Spitfire (1939),The Girl from Mexico (1939),and Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942).

Leon's personal life was just as fascinating as his professional accomplishments. He was married to the enchanting Stella Bertha Nelson, also known as Stella Chatelaine, a talented dancer who brought joy and beauty to the stage. Together, they shared a deep love and affection, a bond that would last a lifetime.

Sadly, Leon Errol's life came to a close on October 12, 1951, in the City of Angels, Hollywood, California, USA. Though his physical presence may be gone, his spirit and memory continue to live on, inspiring future generations of actors and entertainers.

Career

1956
1951
Footlight Varieties
Footlight Varieties as Leon Errol (segment "He Forgot To Remember") (archive footage)
1950
Make Mine Laughs
Make Mine Laughs as (archive footage)
1948
The Noose Hangs High
The Noose Hangs High as Julius Caesar 'J.C.' McBride
Variety Time
Variety Time as Leon Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)
1947
1946
Riverboat Rhythm
Riverboat Rhythm as Matt Lindsay
Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ as Knobby Walsh
1945
She Gets Her Man
She Gets Her Man as Officer Mulligan
Under Western Skies
Under Western Skies as Willie Wells
What a Blonde
What a Blonde as F. Farrington Fowler
Mama Loves Papa
Mama Loves Papa as Wilbur Todd
1944
Babes on Swing Street
Babes on Swing Street as Malcolm Curtis
Twilight on the Prairie
Twilight on the Prairie as Cactus (Ranch Foreman)
Follow the Band
Follow the Band as Big Mike O'Brien
Higher and Higher
Higher and Higher as Cyrus Drake
Gals, Incorporated
Gals, Incorporated as Cornelius Rensington lll
1942
Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Mexican Spitfire at Sea as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
1941
Hurry, Charlie, Hurry
Hurry, Charlie, Hurry as Daniel Jennings Boone
The Mexican Spitfire's Baby
The Mexican Spitfire's Baby as Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga
Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga as Mike Clancy / Papa Alvarez
Moonlight in Hawaii
Moonlight in Hawaii as Walter Spencer
Melody Lane
Melody Lane as McKenzie
1940
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Mexican Spitfire Out West as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Pop Always Pays
Pop Always Pays as Henry Brewster
The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing as Uncle Waldo Burke
Mexican Spitfire
Mexican Spitfire as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
1939
Dancing Co-Ed
Dancing Co-Ed as Sam "Pops" Marlow
The Girl from Mexico
The Girl from Mexico as Matthew Lindsay
1937
Make a Wish
Make a Wish as Brennan
1935
Coronado
Coronado as Otto Wray
1934
1933
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland as Uncle Gilbert