Peter Leeds (May 30, 1917 â€" 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.Peter Leeds was also a popular voice-over artist, being
heard on over 3,000 radio shows.A native of Bayonne, New Jersey, Leeds
received his training at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He made his film
debut with a bit part in Public Enemies (1941). He received a
scholarship from the John Marshall Law School, which he attended for
one year. He also attended The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the
Theatre in New York City. Leeds was noticed by the Group Theater of
New York, through which he received a scholarship and graduated.
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.Peter Leeds was also a popular voice-over artist, being
heard on over 3,000 radio shows.A native of Bayonne, New Jersey, Leeds
received his training at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He made his film
debut with a bit part in Public Enemies (1941). He received a
scholarship from the John Marshall Law School, which he attended for
one year. He also attended The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the
Theatre in New York City. Leeds was noticed by the Group Theater of
New York, through which he received a scholarship and graduated.
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