Joseph Leon

Joseph Leon

Deceased · Born: Jun 8, 1918 · Died: Mar 25, 2001

Personal Details

BornJun 8, 1918 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Noted actor, renowned for his versatility and impressive range, has had the privilege of appearing in a multitude of iconic films, including the critically acclaimed "Bell, Book and Candle" alongside the legendary Edward G. Robinson, as well as the beloved comedy "Arthur 2: On the Rocks" featuring the incomparable Dudley Moore. His impressive filmography also boasts the highly acclaimed drama "Daniel", where he shared the screen with the talented Timothy Hutton and Mandy Patinkin.

Throughout his illustrious career, this talented thespian has also had the opportunity to tread the boards in numerous Broadway, off-Broadway, and road show productions. In fact, he had the esteemed honor of serving as understudy to the incomparable Zero Mostel in a play, a role he tragically assumed after Mr. Mostel's untimely passing.

In addition to his impressive stage and screen credits, this accomplished actor has also lent his voice and likeness to a variety of television commercials, including the iconic Kleenex pop-up tissues and Purina chows, as well as numerous voice-over projects.

Career

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1988
{"id":103837660,"title":"The Two Mrs. Grenvilles","year":1987,"character":"Cab Driver #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-two-mrs-grenvilles","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837660.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837660.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":6103,"title":"Brewster's Millions","year":"1985","character":"Stamp Store Proprietor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brewsters-millions-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ri8enjsrdf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ri8enjsrdf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions as Stamp Store Proprietor
{"id":162411,"title":"Cold Feet","year":"1984","character":"Harold Fenton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cold-feet-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162411.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Cold Feet
Cold Feet as Harold Fenton
{"id":8649,"title":"Daniel","year":"1983","character":"Selig Mindish","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/daniel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8649.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Daniel
Daniel as Selig Mindish
{"id":6299,"title":"Sophie's Choice","year":"1982","character":"Dr. Blackstock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sophies-choice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3lajtmr7l5v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3lajtmr7l5v0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice as Dr. Blackstock
{"id":63716,"title":"Skokie","year":"1981","character":"Hershkowitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skokie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63716.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Skokie
Skokie as Hershkowitz
{"id":7691,"title":"He Knows You're Alone","year":"1980","character":"Ralph the Tailor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/he-knows-youre-alone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/g13nvu1ce9s0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/g13nvu1ce9s0.jpeg"},"released":1}
1980
He Knows You're Alone
He Knows You're Alone as Ralph the Tailor
{"id":8151,"title":"Just Tell Me What You Want","year":"1980","character":"Julie Raskin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/just-tell-me-what-you-want","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8151.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":163419,"title":"My Old Man","year":"1979","character":"Shimmy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-old-man-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163419.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163419.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
My Old Man
My Old Man as Shimmy
{"id":81799,"title":"Shaft","year":"1971","character":"Byron Leibowitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shaft-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jqoqqrl0pp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jqoqqrl0pp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Shaft
Shaft as Byron Leibowitz
{"id":81888,"title":"The People Next Door","year":"1970","character":"Price Whitehead","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-people-next-door-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81888.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The People Next Door
The People Next Door as Price Whitehead
{"id":65330,"title":"The Cool Ones","year":"1967","character":"Carbone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cool-ones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65330.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65330.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Cool Ones
The Cool Ones as Carbone
{"id":82178,"title":"Act One","year":"1963","character":"Max Seigel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/act-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82178.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82178.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Act One
Act One as Max Seigel
{"id":14259,"title":"Sweet Smell of Success","year":"1957","character":"Joe Robard (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-smell-of-success","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14259.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14259.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success as Joe Robard (uncredited)