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.
Filmography
all 139
TV Shows 90
Movies 49
Director 2
self 2
Narrator 1
Roy Grest
Dragnet (1987)
Movie
7
Mickey's Friend
Senior Trip (1981)
Movie
General Green
Charlie's Angels (1976)
TV
6.33
Cop #1
Here's Lucy (1968)
TV
8
Senator
Land of the Giants (1968)
TV
9
Dennis Baker / George Porter
Adam-12 (1968)
TV
7.5
Barney Glazer / Parkins
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
TV
5.45
Leonid
Mr. Terrific (1967)
TV
Stage Director
The Oscar (1966)
Movie
Harry Upps
Batman (1966)
TV
5
Big Charlie
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
TV
6.11
Lt. Coombs
Honey West (1965)
TV
6
Parker
Harlow (1965)
Movie
Oscar Webber
The Addams Family (1964)
TV
7.75
Arthur Watkins
The Wheeler Dealers (1963)
Movie
Syd Sparks / Gus Clegg / Sydney Sparks
Petticoat Junction (1963)
TV
6
Martin / Don Kyles
Burke's Law (1963)
TV
6
Joe / Harry Sledge / Truck Driver
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
TV
6
Charlie Kahn
Ensign O'Toole (1962)
TV
Peterson
The Virginian (1962)
TV
Walter Keeler
The Investigators (1961)
TV
Policeman
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
TV
5.8
Thompson - the Dry Cleaner
The Facts of Life (1960)
Movie
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
Seville Quare
The Rookie (1959)
Movie
Mr. Carter
High School Big Shot (1959)
Movie
Michael Clyde
Girls Town (1959)
Movie
Narrator
Quick Draw McGraw (1959)
TV
8
Bill Burton
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959)
Movie
LaMarr Kane
The Scarface Mob (1959)
Movie
Samson
Rawhide (1959)
TV
4
Reporter (uncredited)
Kiss Them for Me (1957)
Movie
TV Quiz Show Director (uncredited)
Bombers B-52 (1957)
Movie
Bill Lorrimer
Goodyear Theatre (1957)
TV
Photographer / Bill Emory / Lou Caporale
Perry Mason (1957)
TV
4.33
Larry Blair
M Squad (1957)
TV
Chief Davenport
The Silent Service (1957)
TV
Adams
Code 3 (1957)
TV
Headmaster at Bonfire
Tea and Sympathy (1956)
Movie
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
Mackey of F.B.I.
Bobby Ware Is Missing (1955)
Movie
Reporter
It's Always Jan (1955)
TV
Mr. 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
Fred Packer
Tight Spot (1955)
Movie
Martin Wilson
The Millionaire (1955)
TV
Agent Bill
The Atomic Kid (1954)
Movie
Sid Palmer
Letter to Loretta (1953)
TV
Nat Finley
99 River Street (1953)
Movie
Rimcut
Safety Spin (1953)
Movie
Larry O'Hara / Chris
General Electric Theater (1953)
TV
Nick Laharis (uncredited)
Never Wave at a WAC (1953)
Movie
Jack Norton
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
TV
Bruce Carling
My Little Margie (1952)
TV
Reporter / Mr. Krausfeld (uncredited)
I Love Lucy (1951)
TV
7.33
Pharmacist's Mate
The Frogmen (1951)
Movie
Burton
Katie Did It (1950)
Movie
Martin
Dial 1119 (1950)
Movie
1
Springer
Saddle Tramp (1950)
Movie
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
Henchman Carl Hiecke
The Secret Code (1942)
Movie
Seaman Chapman
Don Winslow of the Navy (1942)
Movie
Air Raid Warden
Pacific Blackout (1941)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1917-05-30
Deathday1996-11-12 (79 years old)
Birth PlaceBayonne, New Jersey, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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