Biography
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.
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Filmography
all 136
TV Shows 89
Movies 47
Director 2
self 2
Narrator 1
Roy Grest
Dragnet (1987)
Movie
7
Mickey's Friend
Senior Trip (1981)
Movie
Blitzkrieg Bop! (1978)
Movie
General Green
Charlie's Angels (1976)
TV
6.33
Alice (1976)
TV
7.17
The Jeffersons (1975)
TV
6.6
Police Woman (1974)
TV
5.55
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
TV
5.33
Hong Kong Phooey (1974)
TV
7.5
Webley
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
TV
6.86
The Brian Keith Show (1972)
TV
Emergency! (1972)
TV
8.33
Sanford and Son (1972)
TV
10
The Debbie Reynolds Show (1969)
TV
The Mod Squad (1968)
TV
6
Cop #1
Here's Lucy (1968)
TV
8
Senator
Land of the Giants (1968)
TV
9
George Porter / Dennis Baker
Adam-12 (1968)
TV
7.5
Barney Glazer / Parkins
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
TV
5.45
The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
TV
Marty
Eight on the Lam (1967)
Movie
Rango (1967)
TV
Leonid
Mr. Terrific (1967)
TV
Family Affair (1966)
TV
6.2
That Girl (1966)
TV
6
The Monroes (1966)
TV
Stage Director
The Oscar (1966)
Movie
Harry Upps
Batman (1966)
TV
5
Hank (1965)
TV
Big Charlie
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
TV
6.11
Lt. Coombs / Lt. Sherman / Police Lieutenant
Honey West (1965)
TV
6
Camp Runamuck (1965)
TV
Green Acres (1965)
TV
3.5
My Mother the Car (1965)
TV
F Troop (1965)
TV
6
Parker
Harlow (1965)
Movie
The Cara Williams Show (1964)
TV
The Addams Family (1964)
TV
7.75
Mickey (1964)
TV
Arthur Watkins
The Wheeler Dealers (1963)
Movie
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
TV
Syd Sparks / Gus Clegg / Sydney Sparks
Petticoat Junction (1963)
TV
6
Martin / Don Kyles
Burke's Law (1963)
TV
6
Breaking Point (1963)
TV
Going My Way (1962)
TV
Joe / Harry Sledge / Truck Driver
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
TV
6
Charlie Kahn
Ensign O'Toole (1962)
TV
Andrew
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
TV
5
Peterson
The Virginian (1962)
TV
Walter Keeler
The Investigators (1961)
TV
Louie / Mr. Cunningham
Calvin and the Colonel (1961)
TV
Policeman
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
TV
5.8
87th Precinct (1961)
TV
Mister Ed (1961)
TV
5.59
Thompson, the Dry Cleaner
The Facts of Life (1960)
Movie
Peter Loves Mary (1960)
TV
Sergeant Nelson
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
TV
6
George Colton
Pete and Gladys (1960)
TV
Larry (uncredited)
Thriller (1960)
TV
Mackay's Secretary (uncredited)
Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960)
Movie
6.67
Johnny Midnight (1960)
TV
Seville Quare
The Rookie (1959)
Movie
Mr. Lucky (1959)
TV
Mr. Carter
High School Big Shot (1959)
Movie
Michael Clyde
Girls Town (1959)
Movie
Wichita Town (1959)
TV
Narrator
Quick Draw McGraw (1959)
TV
8
Lock Up (1959)
TV
Bill Burton
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959)
Movie
The Scarface Mob (1959)
Movie
Samson
Rawhide (1959)
TV
4
77 Sunset Strip (1958)
TV
The Donna Reed Show (1958)
TV
6
Peter Gunn (1958)
TV
6
Sea Hunt (1958)
TV
Reporter (uncredited)
Kiss Them for Me (1957)
Movie
TV Quiz Show Director (uncredited)
Bombers B-52 (1957)
Movie
Tenner Smith
Trackdown (1957)
TV
Leave It to Beaver (1957)
TV
Bill Lorrimer / Ed Stocker / Harry Tucker
Goodyear Theatre (1957)
TV
Photographer / Lou Caporale / Bill Emory
Perry Mason (1957)
TV
4.33
The Thin Man (1957)
TV
Larry Blair
M Squad (1957)
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
TV
6
Accomplice / Frank / Green
Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957)
TV
Chief Davenport / Chief Electricians Mate John Babick / Frank Kellogg
The Silent Service (1957)
TV
Adams / Det. Sgt. Adams / Lt. Norman Adams
Code 3 (1957)
TV
Headmaster at Bonfire
Tea and Sympathy (1956)
Movie
State Trooper (1956)
TV
Policeman / Officer
Hey, Jeannie! (1956)
TV
First Detective
Behind the High Wall (1956)
Movie
Dundee Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited)
The Harder They Fall (1956)
Movie
2
Richard
I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955)
Movie
8
Mackey of F.B.I.
Bobby Ware Is Missing (1955)
Movie
Custodian
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
TV
4.75
Navy Log (1955)
TV
Reporter
It's Always Jan (1955)
TV
Trasker (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
Movie
Fred Taylor
Love Me or Leave Me (1955)
Movie
Dr. Ed Ryson
Interrupted Melody (1955)
Movie
Enoch
Man On A Bus (1955)
Movie
Fred Packer
Tight Spot (1955)
Movie
Martin Wilson
The Millionaire (1955)
TV
Agent Bill
The Atomic Kid (1954)
Movie
Barney
The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)
Movie
December Bride (1954)
TV
The Whistler (1954)
TV
Sid Palmer
Letter to Loretta (1953)
TV
Nat Finley
99 River Street (1953)
Movie
Rimcut / Radio Voice / New Father
Safety Spin (1953)
Movie
Chris / Larry O'Hara
General Electric Theater (1953)
TV
Nick Laharis (uncredited)
Never Wave at a WAC (1953)
Movie
Jack Norton
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
TV
Dangerous Assignment (1952)
TV
Dragnet (1951)
TV
7
Reporter / Mr. Krausfeld (uncredited)
I Love Lucy (1951)
TV
7.33
The Adventures of Boston Blackie (1951)
TV
Manson
Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951)
Movie
Life with Buster Keaton (1951)
Movie
Pharmacist's Mate
The Frogmen (1951)
Movie
Burton
Katie Did It (1950)
Movie
Martin
Dial 1119 (1950)
Movie
1
Lux Video Theatre (1950)
TV
Springer
Saddle Tramp (1950)
Movie
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
TV
Self / Minor Role / Actor
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
TV
Tall Beautician (uncredited)
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)
Movie
Leo - Bartender (uncredited)
D.O.A. (1949)
Movie
1
Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
The Lady Gambles (1949)
Movie
Bergie (uncredited)
That Brennan Girl (1946)
Movie
2.67
Shore Police
Crash Dive (1943)
Movie
Boy (uncredited)
Reunion in France (1942)
Movie
I Married a Witch (1942)
Movie
Henchman Carl Hiecke
The Secret Code (1942)
Movie
Seaman Chapman
Don Winslow of the Navy (1942)
Movie
Air Raid Warden
Pacific Blackout (1941)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.25
Based on 462 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1941
1955
1959
1955
1987
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1917-05-30
Deathday1996-11-12 (79 years old)
Birth PlaceBayonne, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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