Peter Leeds
American actor (1917-1996)
- Born
- 30 May 1917, Bayonne
- Died
- 12 November 1996
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- actor, television actor, stage actor, voice actor
- Films here
- 2
Peter Leeds (May 30, 1917 – November 12, 1996) was an American actor who appeared on television more than 8,000 times and also had many film, Broadway, and radio credits. The majority of his work took place in the 1950s and 1960s. Working with many well-known comedians, he became popular as a straight man to their antics.
Beyond situation comedies, Peter Leeds was also a dramatic actor, a Broadway performer, and a regular on many variety shows. He made three guest appearances on Perry Mason and multiple appearances on the radio drama Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Peter Leeds was also a popular voice-over artist, being heard on over 3,000 radio shows.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Cast |
| 1956 | The Harder They Fall | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q7175406 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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