Nelson Leigh (born Sydney Talbot Christie, January 1, 1905 â€" July 3,
1985) was a prolific motion picture actor of the 1940s and 1950s.Born
in Mississippi, Leigh was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christie. He
was a graduate of the University of Southern California, class of
1929.Leigh appeared on Broadway in Hamlet (1945).Leigh made over 130
appearances in motion pictures of the era, mainly in supporting roles.
He appeared in the cult science fiction movie World Without End as Dr.
Gailbraithe. Later in his career he appeared mainly on television,
such as in the 1955 anthology drama series Police Call and in popular
TV shows such as "Perry Mason", Bonanza and The F.B.I. and in a 1950
episode (#21) of the TV series The Lone Ranger He made regular
appearances in the Christian television anthology series, This Is the
Life, in the recurring role of Pastor Martin.
1985) was a prolific motion picture actor of the 1940s and 1950s.Born
in Mississippi, Leigh was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christie. He
was a graduate of the University of Southern California, class of
1929.Leigh appeared on Broadway in Hamlet (1945).Leigh made over 130
appearances in motion pictures of the era, mainly in supporting roles.
He appeared in the cult science fiction movie World Without End as Dr.
Gailbraithe. Later in his career he appeared mainly on television,
such as in the 1955 anthology drama series Police Call and in popular
TV shows such as "Perry Mason", Bonanza and The F.B.I. and in a 1950
episode (#21) of the TV series The Lone Ranger He made regular
appearances in the Christian television anthology series, This Is the
Life, in the recurring role of Pastor Martin.
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