George Lessey
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George Lessey is a working actor in American film and television, though most of the career sits outside the written record. The distance between his first credit and his most recent is roughly 115 years. One credit that can be pinned down is 'The Pride of the Yankees', playing Mayor of New Rochelle. 'Go West' appears under his name too. Where the record is clearest is in drama.
George Lessey
47 Movies
George Lessey is a working actor in American film and television, though most of the career sits outside the written record. The distance between his first credit and his most recent is roughly 115 years. One credit that can be pinned down is 'The Pride of the Yankees', playing Mayor of New Rochelle. 'Go West' appears under his name too. Where the record is clearest is in drama.
Movies
Plays Railroad President
Go West
1940
Plays Mayor of New Rochelle
The Pride of the Yankees
1942
Plays Mr. Keats
Blossoms in the Dust
1941
Plays Mr. Morgan
Strike Up the Band
1940
Plays Dr. Henry Charmant
Twilight
1919
Plays Senator Monrose
Sky Murder
1940
Plays Toastmaster
Edison, the Man
1940
Plays Underwood
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
1940
Plays Bradford Stone
Men of Boys Town
1941
Plays Fenwick Sr.
Rings on Her Fingers
1942
Plays Rufus Ingersoll
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
Plays C. V. Hutchins
Blonde Inspiration
1941
Plays Buckley Sloan
The Golden Fleecing
1940
Plays J.P. Hempstead
We Go Fast
1941
Plays Jacques Vavin
The Harvest Moon
1920
Plays Jack Turner
At Bear Track Gulch
1913
Plays Mr. Schyler Vandervere
Buffalo Bill
1944
Plays Dr. Hale
Sweetheart of the Campus
1941
Plays U.S. Vice President
Adventure in Washington
1941
Plays Business Man
Bride by Mistake
1944
Plays Sen. Williams
The Big Boss
1941
Plays Richard Farnsworth, an attaché at the embassy
The Ambassador's Daughter
1913
Plays William 'Willie' Boulton
Moon Over Miami
1941
Plays Banker Cobb
Sporting Blood
1940
Plays Toastmaster at Dinner
How to Eat
1939
Plays American Consul in Lisbon
Forbidden Passage
1941
Plays Romeo
Romeo and Juliet
1911
Plays Mr. Collins
The Silent Command
1923
Plays His Guardian - the Deacon
School Days
1921
Plays Sheriff Richards
White Thunder
1925
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Now, Voyager
Full Filmography
Bride by Mistake
Business Man
1944
Film
Buffalo Bill
Mr. Schyler Vandervere
1944
Film
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Mr. Towers
1944
Film
Pistol Packin' Mama
Mr. Burton
1943
Film
Mission to Moscow
Bill - Well-wisher (uncredited)
1943
Film
Dixie Dugan
Sen. Patterson
1943
Film
Laugh Your Blues Away
Mr. Westerly
1942
Film
Now, Voyager
Uncle Herbert (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Pride of the Yankees
Mayor of New Rochelle
1942
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is George Lessey still alive?
George Lessey passed away on June 3, 1947 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of George Lessey?
George Lessey is best known for roles in Now, Voyager, The Pride of the Yankees, Go West.
How many movies has George Lessey been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1911), George Lessey has appeared in 47 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was George Lessey's first movie?
The career of George Lessey began with Romeo and Juliet (1911).
What is George Lessey's most recent movie or series?
George Lessey's most recent release is Bride by Mistake, which premiered on July 26, 1944.
George Lessey
1875-06-08 · Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
George Lessey is a working actor in American film and television, though most of the career sits outside the written record. The distance between his first credit and his most recent is roughly 115 years. One credit that can be pinned down is 'The Pride of the Yankees', playing Mayor of New Rochelle. 'Go West' appears under his name too. Where the record is clearest is in drama.