Nelson Leigh
Jan 1, 1905 — Jul 3, 1985 (80 years)
Mississippi, USA
65 Movies
6 Series
A career spanning 83+ years and 71+ titles makes Nelson Leigh one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Mayor Kelly in 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
80R.I.P.
65Movies
6Series
Nelson Leigh
65 Movies
6 Series
A career spanning 83+ years and 71+ titles makes Nelson Leigh one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Mayor Kelly in 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
80 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
65
Movies
6
Series
Movies
Ocean's Eleven
1960
Rebel Without a Cause
1955
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957
Vice Raid
1959
Friendly Persuasion
1956
Operation Petticoat
1959
Imitation of Life
1959
Sahara
1943
The Silencers
1966
Captive Girl
1950
The Gallant Hours
1960
The Spirit of St. Louis
1957
Lover Come Back
1961
The Black Shield of Falworth
1954
Lassie Come Home
1943
Bombers B-52
1957
The Unholy Wife
1957
World Without End
1956
Follow the Boys
1944
The White Cliffs of Dover
1944
The First Texan
1956
Thief of Damascus
1952
Incident in an Alley
1962
A Guy Named Joe
1944
Creature with the Atom Brain
1955
The Hangman
1959
Step Down to Terror
1958
Cornered
1945
Tonight and Every Night
1945
Big House, U.S.A
1955
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
1960
Untamed Mistress
1951
Jesse James vs. the Daltons
1954
Strange Intruder
1956
Home Town Story
1951
Hold Back The Night
1956
Corvette K-225
1943
First Comes Courage
1943
Jolson Sings Again
1949
Identity Unknown
1945
Valley of Head Hunters
1953
The Black Arrow
1948
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
1953
Congo Bill
1948
The Saracen Blade
1954
Jack Slade
1953
Angels' Alley
1948
The Gallant Blade
1948
Hurricane Island
1951
The Lost Tribe
1949
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The Silencers
Tung-Tze Agent (uncredited)
1966
Film
Incident in an Alley
Police Commissioner Bell (uncredited)
1962
Film
Lover Come Back
Northcross, Ad Council Chairman (uncredited)
1961
Film
The New Breed
Dr. Halsted
1961
TV
The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come
Mr. Turner
1961
Film
Ocean's Eleven
Doctor / Specialist (uncredited)
1960
Film
The Gallant Hours
Adm. Dan Callaghan (uncredited)
1960
Film
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
George Barker
1960
Film
Operation Petticoat
Admiral Koenig (uncredited)
1959
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelson Leigh still alive?
Nelson Leigh passed away on July 3, 1985 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Nelson Leigh?
Nelson Leigh is best known for roles in Rebel Without a Cause, Operation Petticoat, Ocean's Eleven.
How many movies has Nelson Leigh been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1943), Nelson Leigh has appeared in 82 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Nelson Leigh's first movie?
The career of Nelson Leigh began with First Comes Courage (1943).
What is Nelson Leigh's most recent movie or series?
Nelson Leigh's most recent release is The Silencers, which premiered on February 18, 1966.
What TV shows has Nelson Leigh appeared in?
On television, Nelson Leigh has appeared in Perry Mason, The F.B.I., The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Hopalong Cassidy.
Nelson Leigh
1905-01-01 · Mississippi, USA
Nelson Leigh was born on January 1, 1905 in Mississippi, USA as Sydney Talbot Christie. He was an actor, known for Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), World Without End (1956) and The Pilgrimage Play (1949). He died on July 3, 1985 in Hemet, California, USA.