Peter Leeds

Peter Leeds

Deceased · Born: May 30, 1917 · Died: Nov 12, 1996

Personal Details

BornMay 30, 1917 Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Patricia Ann McFadden

    ( Nov 2, 1976 to Nov 12, 1996 )
  • Hazel Maxine Dalton

    ( Feb 24, 1941 to Aug 1, 1972 )

Biography

Noted character actor, renowned for his ability to seamlessly play the straight man to a plethora of comedy legends, including the illustrious Bob Hope, the irrepressible Milton Berle, the inimitable Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, the witty Jack Benny, and the beloved Red Skelton.

Throughout his illustrious career, Leeds had the privilege of accompanying Bob Hope on an astonishing 14 international USO tours, a testament to his dedication to entertaining the troops and spreading joy to those who needed it most.

In addition to his extensive work in television, Leeds also graced the Broadway stage alongside the incomparable Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller in the delightful musical production, "Sugar Babies".

Leeds' remarkable television career reached its zenith during the 1950s and 1960s, but he continued to flourish, appearing in numerous shows throughout the 1980s, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Career

1987
Dragnet
Dragnet as Roy Grest
1981
Senior Trip
Senior Trip as Mickey's Friend
1974
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat as Juan / Various Characters
1967
1966
The Oscar
The Oscar as Stage Director
1965
Harlow
Harlow as Parker
1963
The Wheeler Dealers
The Wheeler Dealers as Arthur Watkins
1960
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life as Thompson, the Dry Cleaner
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Please Don't Eat the Daisies as Mackay's Secretary (uncredited)
1959
The Rookie
The Rookie as Seville Quare
Girls Town
Girls Town as Michael Clyde
1957
Kiss Them for Me
Kiss Them for Me as Reporter (uncredited)
Bombers B-52
Bombers B-52 as TV Quiz Show Director (uncredited)
1956
Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy as Headmaster at Bonfire
Behind the High Wall
Behind the High Wall as First Detective
The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall as Dundee Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited)
1955
Tight Spot
Tight Spot as Fred Packer
Interrupted Melody
Interrupted Melody as Dr. Ed Ryson
Bobby Ware Is Missing
Bobby Ware Is Missing as Mackey of F.B.I.
Love Me or Leave Me
Love Me or Leave Me as Fred Taylor
It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather as Mr. Trasker (uncredited)
1954
The Atomic Kid
The Atomic Kid as Agent Bill
The Adventures of Hajji Baba
The Adventures of Hajji Baba as Merchant (uncredited)
The Long, Long Trailer
The Long, Long Trailer as Garage Manager (uncredited)
1953
99 River Street
99 River Street as Nat Finley
Never Wave at a WAC
Never Wave at a WAC as Nick Laharis (uncredited)
1952
Come Back, Little Sheba
Come Back, Little Sheba as Milkman (uncredited)
The Frogmen
The Frogmen as Pharmacist's Mate
1950
Saddle Tramp
Saddle Tramp as Springer
Dial 1119
Dial 1119 as Martin
D.O.A.
D.O.A. as Leo - Bartender (uncredited)
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Tall Beautician (uncredited)
1949
The Lady Gambles
The Lady Gambles as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
1946
That Brennan Girl
That Brennan Girl as Bergie (uncredited)
1943
Crash Dive
Crash Dive as Shore Police
1942
Reunion in France
Reunion in France as Boy (uncredited)
The Secret Code
The Secret Code as Henchman Carl Hiecke
1941
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout as Air Raid Warden