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Videos (see all 18 NEW)
Death in the Air (1936) -- Aircraft are being shot down by a large black plane with a big "X" painted on the wing. The chief suspects are invited for the weekend to an old dark mansion.
From the Terrace (1960) -- Trailer for this film based on the novel
Uptown New York (1932) -- Uptown New York
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) -- A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband... but even once the deed is done, they must live with the consequences of their actions.
Song of the Thin Man (1947) -- Nick, Nora, and Nick Jr. investigate murders in New York.

Overview

Date of Birth:
20 January 1902, Portland, Indiana, USA more
Date of Death:
12 October 1993, Laguna Beach, California, USA more
Trivia:
Appeared sporadically on Broadway from late 1933-1958. more
STARmeter: ?
Up 17% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
Musical Theatre West Presents Meet Me In St. Louis, Oct. 31 - Nov. 15
 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 31 October 2009, 2:30 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Leon Waycoff | Leon Waykoff
US TV Schedule:
Wed. Nov. 1112:00 PMTCM The Iron Major  

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) Barney Alvorg 1986 - 6.3 (11,603)
- 2. Jake Speed (1986) Pop 1986 - 4.6 (344)
- 3. Testament (1983) Henry Abhart 1983 - 7.3 (2,214)
- 4. "The Littlest Hobo" (1979)   Jasper McGillicutty (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 7.6 (212)
1 TV episode:
- 5. Just You and Me, Kid (1979) Manduke the Magnificent 1979 - 5.6 (291)
- 6. The Best Place to Be (1979) (TV) William Callahan 1979 - 6.6 (23)
- 7. "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" (1977)   Messenger (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 7.1 (251)
AKAs:
  • The Nancy Drew Mysteries (USA: short title)
- 8. "Emergency!" (1972)   Alex Sudoff / Dr. Ned Tuttle (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 7.6 (461)
AKAs:
  • Emergencia (USA: Spanish title)
  • Emergency One (USA: syndication title)
1 TV episode:
- 9. Claws (1977)   Ben Jones, Forest Commissioner 1977 - 3.0 (76)
AKAs:
  • Devil Bear
- 10. Sherlock Holmes in New York (1976) (TV) Daniel Furman 1976 - 5.7 (264)
- 11. Timber Tramps (1975)   Deacon 1975 - 5.0 (26)
AKAs:
  • The Big Push
  • The Timber Tramp (USA: alternative title)
- 12. "The Jeffersons" (1975)   Grandpa Willis (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 7.6 (854)
- 13. The Meal (1975)   Kroger 1975 - 2.2 (12)
AKAs:
  • Deadly Encounter (USA: video title)
- 14. "Apple's Way" (1974)   Henshaw (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 6.6 (47)
1 TV episode:
- 15. Brother of the Wind (1973)   (voice) Narrator 1973 - 4.2 (45)
AKAs:
  • Frère du vent (Canada: French title)
- 16. Hammersmith Is Out (1972) Gen. Sam Pembroke 1972 - 5.6 (137)
- 17. "The Name of the Game" (1968)   Diedrick (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 8.0 (112)
- 18. "The Virginian" (1962)   Judge Fitzroy (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.6 (228)
AKAs:
  • The Men from Shiloh (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 19. Toklat (1971) 1971 - 5.1 (5)
- 20. "Storefront Lawyers" (1970)   (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 7.9 (8)
AKAs:
  • Men at Law (USA: new title)
- 21. Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)   Frank Knox 1970 - 7.5 (9,490)
AKAs:
  • Tora! Tora! Tora!: The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Australia)
- 22. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) Burt Clews 1970 - 6.4 (1,473)
- 23. "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" (1968)   (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 7.8 (181)
- 24. "Bewitched" (1964)   Mr. Howard McMann (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 7.9 (2,189)
1 TV episode:
- 25. "My Three Sons" (1960)   Dr. Roy Osborne (4 episodes, 1968) 1968 - 7.2 (323)
- 26. "ABC Stage 67" (1966)   Gray (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 7.5 (15)
- 27. "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)   Mr. Hampton (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 8.6 (1,563)
AKAs:
  • Andy of Mayberry (USA: rerun title)
- 28. "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962)   Colonel Foxhall (2 episodes, 1966) 1966 - 7.2 (913)
AKAs:
  • Mornin' Beverly Hillbillies (USA: daytime version title)
  • The Beverly HILLBILLIES (USA: daytime version title)
- 29. "Mister Ed" (1961)   Gordon Kirkwood (47 episodes, 1963-1966) 1966 - 7.2 (296)
- 30. "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" (1965)   Morton Gregory (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 7.0 (83)
- 31. The Monkey's Uncle (1965) Judge Holmsby 1965 - 5.4 (249)
- 32. The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) Judge Holmsby/Lex Fortas 1964 - 6.1 (199)
- 33. "The Lucy Show" (1962)   (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.2 (303)
AKAs:
  • The Lucille Ball Show (USA: alternative title)
- 34. Son of Flubber (1963) President Rufus Daggett 1963 - 5.8 (883)
- 35. "Father of the Bride" (1961) Stanley Banks (unknown episodes) 1961 - -
- 36. "The Barbara Stanwyck Show" (1960)   Damon Carlisle (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 7.7 (20)
- 37. The AbsentMinded Professor (1961)   President Rufus Daggett 1961 - 6.7 (2,835)
AKAs:
  • The Absent-Minded Professor (Australia)
- 38. Maggie (1960) (TV) Mark Bradley 1960 - -
- 39. From the Terrace (1960) Samuel Eaton 1960 - 6.5 (731)
- 40. "General Electric Theater" (1953)   Dr. Butolph / Malcolm Fownes (2 episodes, 1958-1960) 1960 - 8.1 (72)
AKAs:
  • G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
  • G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
- 41. "Playhouse 90" (1956)   Marvin Tannis (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.5 (67)
1 TV episode:
- 42. "Panic!" (1957)   Harry Hall (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 6.8 (15)
AKAs:
  • No Warning (USA: second season title)
1 TV episode:
- 43. "Studio One" (1948)   Cyrus Walker (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 8.5 (51)
AKAs:
  • Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
  • Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
  • Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
1 TV episode:
- 44. Peyton Place (1957) Mr. Harrington 1957 - 7.2 (1,907)
- 45. "Lux Video Theatre" (1950)   Adam (2 episodes, 1957) 1957 - 6.4 (31)
AKAs:
  • Summer Video Theatre (USA: summer title)
- 46. "Screen Directors Playhouse" (1955)   Col. Jennings A. Parker / Pop (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 6.5 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 47. "Front Row Center" (1955)   Nat Miller (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - -
- 48. "Life with Father" (1953) Clarence Day Sr. (1953-55) (unknown episodes) 1953 - 6.3 (8)
- 49. Sabre Jet (1953) Lt. Col. George Eckert 1953 - 5.8 (41)
- 50. Let's Do It Again (1953) Chet Stuart 1953 - 6.1 (108)
- 51. By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) George Winfield 1953 - 6.8 (588)
- 52. Angel Face (1952) Fred Barrett 1952 - 7.3 (1,725)
- 53. It's a Big Country (1951) Secret Service man 1951 - 5.9 (152)
- 54. Cattle Drive (1951) Chester Graham Sr. 1951 - 6.3 (67)
- 55. On Moonlight Bay (1951) Banker George 'Father' Winfield (Mr. Winfield) 1951 - 7.0 (686)
- 56. "Stars Over Hollywood" (1950)   Spade Winters (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - -
- 57. Watch the Birdie (1950) Grantland D. Farns 1950 - 5.8 (117)
- 58. Dial 1119 (1950)   Earl 1950 - 6.7 (164)
AKAs:
  • The Violent Hour (UK)
- 59. The Happy Years (1950) Samuel H. Stover Sr. 1950 - 6.9 (308)
- 60. Crisis (1950) Sam Proctor 1950 - 6.6 (538)
- 61. The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950) Dr. Philip Abbott 1950 - 6.3 (43)
- 62. The Big Hangover (1950) Carl Bellcap 1950 - 5.8 (108)
- 63. Ambush (1950) Maj. C.E. Breverly 1950 - 6.2 (154)
- 64. Battleground (1949) The Chaplain 1949 - 7.6 (2,262)
- 65. Scene of the Crime (1949) Capt. A.C. Forster 1949 - 6.5 (179)
- 66. Any Number Can Play (1949) Dr. Palmer 1949 - 6.4 (176)
- 67. Little Women (1949) Father March 1949 - 7.1 (1,757)
- 68. A Date with Judy (1948) Lucien T. Pringle 1948 - 6.3 (371)
- 69. The Velvet Touch (1948) Gordon Dunning 1948 - 7.0 (238)
- 70. On an Island with You (1948) Cmdr. Harrison 1948 - 5.8 (233)
- 71. Alias a Gentleman (1948) Matt Enley 1948 - 6.1 (33)
- 72. Merton of the Movies (1947) Lawrence Rupert 1947 - 6.3 (100)
- 73. The Amazing Mr. Nordill (1947)   Everett Nordill/Everton 1947 - 6.9 (18)
AKAs:
  • Passing Parade No. 61: The Amazing Mr. Nordill (USA: series title)
- 74. Song of the Thin Man (1947) Mitchell Talbin 1947 - 6.8 (1,444)
- 75. Undercover Maisie (1947)   Amor\Willis Farnes 1947 - 5.9 (21)
AKAs:
  • Undercover Girl (UK)
- 76. Lady in the Lake (1947) Derace Kingsby 1947 - 6.6 (1,309)
- 77. The Show-Off (1946) Frank Harlin 1946 - 6.5 (84)
- 78. The Cockeyed Miracle (1946)   Ralph Humphrey 1946 - 6.9 (89)
AKAs:
  • Mr. Griggs Returns (UK)
  • The Return of Mr. Griggs (USA: promotional title)
- 79. No Leave, No Love (1946) Colonel R.G. Elliott 1946 - 6.0 (47)
- 80. The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) Kyle Sackett 1946 - 7.6 (5,468)
- 81. The Great Morgan (1946) K.F. Studio Exec 1946 - 5.2 (44)
- 82. They Were Expendable (1945) Major James Morton 1945 - 7.4 (2,571)
- 83. Yolanda and the Thief (1945) Mr. Candle 1945 - 6.1 (329)
- 84. Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) Henry Burton 1945 - 6.7 (319)
- 85. Anchors Aweigh (1945) Admiral's aide reads citation for medals 1945 - 7.0 (2,369)
- 86. Son of Lassie (1945) Anton 1945 - 6.3 (172)
- 87. Fall Guy (1945)   1945 - -
AKAs:
  • Crime Does Not Pay No. 43: Fall Guy (USA: series title)
- 88. Between Two Women (1945) (uncredited) Mr. Masters 1945 - 5.9 (30)
- 89. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Mr. Alonzo Smith 1944 - 7.7 (6,335)
- 90. Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) Lieut. Jurika 1944 - 7.5 (2,135)
- 91. The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) Edgar Draque 1944 - 7.2 (1,612)
- 92. The Iron Major (1943) Robert 'Bob' Stewart 1943 - 5.9 (69)
- 93. Crime Doctor (1943) William Wheeler 1943 - 6.3 (102)
- 94. Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941)   John Stack 1941 - 6.1 (9)
AKAs:
  • The Murder Ring (UK)
- 95. No Greater Sin (1941)   Dr. Edward Cavanaugh 1941 - 6.2 (6)
AKAs:
  • Social Enemy No. 1 (UK)
- 96. East Side Kids (1940) Pat O'Day 1940 - 5.8 (101)
- 97. Legion of Lost Flyers (1939) Smythe 1939 - 6.4 (5)
- 98. The Marshal of Mesa City (1939) Sheriff Jud Cronin 1939 - 6.3 (38)
- 99. Pack Up Your Troubles (1939)   Adjutant 1939 - 5.8 (10)
AKAs:
  • We're in the Army Now (UK)
- 100. Calling All Marines (1939) Murdock 1939 - -
- 101. Thunder Afloat (1939) Recruiting officer 1939 - 6.0 (16)
- 102. Fugitive at Large (1939) Carter 1939 - -
- 103. Help Wanted (1939)   1939 - -
AKAs:
  • Crime Does Not Pay No. 23: Help Wanted (USA: series title)
- 104. Man of Conquest (1939) John Hoskins 1939 - 6.6 (48)
- 105. Code of the Streets (1939) 'Chick' Foster 1939 - -
- 106. Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)   Commissioner Madero 1939 - 7.1 (190)
AKAs:
  • Danger Island
  • Mr. Moto on Danger Island (UK)
- 107. Panama Patrol (1939) Maj. Phillip Waring 1939 - 5.2 (12)
- 108. I Was a Convict (1939) Jackson 1939 - -
- 109. Blackwell's Island (1939) (uncredited) County Prosceutor Ballinger 1939 - 6.4 (98)
- 110. Risky Business (1939) Hinge Jackson 1939 - -
- 111. Mr. Sheldon Goes to Town (1939) Salesman 1939 - -
- 112. Secrets of a Nurse (1938) Joe Largo 1938 - -
- 113. Strange Faces (1938) Joe Gurney 1938 - -
- 114. Cipher Bureau (1938) Maj. Philip Waring 1938 - 6.3 (9)
- 115. Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938) Paul Brissac 1938 - 6.9 (220)
- 116. Suez (1938) Napoleon III - Emperor of France 1938 - 6.8 (194)
- 117. Come On, Leathernecks! (1938) Otto Wagner/Baroni 1938 - 6.2 (14)
- 118. Island in the Sky (1938) Marty Butler 1938 - 6.2 (18)
- 119. Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938) (uncredited) Ex-Chauffeur 1938 - 7.3 (825)
- 120. Walking Down Broadway (1938) Frank Gatty 1938 - -
- 121. International Settlement (1938) Monte Silvers 1938 - 6.3 (8)
- 122. The Spy Ring (1938) Frank Denton 1938 - 6.8 (6)
- 123. 45 Fathers (1937) Vincent 1937 - -
- 124. Murder in Greenwich Village (1937) Rodney Hunter 1937 - 7.5 (8)
- 125. Dangerously Yours (1937) Phil 1937 - -
- 126. Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937) Buzz Moran 1937 - 7.5 (609)
- 127. Soak the Poor (1937)   Special Investigator Stanton 1937 - 6.4 (19)
AKAs:
  • Crime Does Not Pay No. 11: Soak the Poor (USA: series title)
- 128. Song of Revolt (1937) Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle 1937 - 5.6 (25)
- 129. Death in the Air (1936)   (as Leon Waycoff) Carl Goering 1936 - 5.6 (27)
AKAs:
  • Death in the Sky
  • Murder in the Air (UK)
  • Pilot X
  • The Mysterious Bombardier (USA: reissue title)
- 130. Get That Man (1935) (as Leon Waycoff) Don Clayton/McDonald 1935 - -
- 131. Reckless (1935) (as Leon Waycoff) Ralph Watson 1935 - 6.8 (263)
- 132. Rescue Squad (1935) (as Leon Waycoff) Lester Vaughn 1935 - -
- 133. Strangers All (1935) Frank Walker 1935 - 5.7 (7)
- 134. Mutiny Ahead (1935) (as Leon Waycoff) McMurtrie 1935 - -
- 135. The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) (uncredited) Beauchamp 1934 - 7.8 (565)
- 136. Now I'll Tell (1934)   (as Leon Waycoff) Max 1934 - 6.4 (37)
AKAs:
  • Now I'll Tell You
  • When New York Sleeps (UK)
- 137. I'll Tell the World (1934) (as Leon Waycoff) Spud Marshall 1934 - -
- 138. The Crosby Case (1934)   (as Leon Waykoff) Cliff 1934 - 7.0 (9)
AKAs:
  • The Crosby Murder Case (UK)
- 139. Only Yesterday (1933) (uncredited) Lee 1933 - 7.4 (104)
- 140. Ship of Wanted Men (1933) (as Leon Waycoff) Capt. John Holden 1933 - -
- 141. The Man Who Dared (1933) (as Leon Waycoff) Yosef Novak 1933 - 6.2 (8)
- 142. Alimony Madness (1933) (as Leon Waycoff) John Thurman 1933 - -
- 143. Forgotten (1933) (as Leon Waycoff) Louie Strauss 1933 - -
- 144. Parachute Jumper (1933) (uncredited) Pilot with Alabama 1933 - 6.9 (276)
- 145. Silver Dollar (1932) (uncredited) Yates' Secretary 1932 - 6.2 (43)
- 146. Uptown New York (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Max Silver 1932 - 6.2 (19)
- 147. That's My Boy (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Al Williams 1932 - 5.8 (33)
- 148. A Successful Calamity (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Barney Davis, Wilton's Junior Assoicate 1932 - 7.1 (80)
- 149. Thirteen Women (1932) (scenes deleted) Undetermined Role 1932 - 6.2 (294)
- 150. The Famous Ferguson Case (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Judd Brooks 1932 - 7.0 (22)
- 151. State's Attorney (1932)   (uncredited) First Trial Prosecutor 1932 - 6.5 (35)
AKAs:
  • Cardigan's Last Case (UK)
- 152. Stowaway (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Tommy 1932 - -
- 153. Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Pierre Dupin 1932 - 6.3 (946)
- 154. Cannonball Express (1932) (as Leon Waycoff) Jack Logan 1932 - -
- 155. Quick Millions (1931) (as Leon Waycoff) Hood 1931 - 7.5 (27)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) (performer: "By the Light of the Silvery Moon", "Moonlight Bay") 1953 - 6.8 (588)
- 2. A Date with Judy (1948) (performer: "Its a Most Unusual Day" (Reprise #2 - Finale)) 1948 - 6.3 (371)
- 3. The Iron Major (1943) (performer: "As the Backs Go Tearing By {Dartmouth Fight Song}") 1943 - 5.9 (69)
- 4. The Marshal of Mesa City (1939) ("Oh! Susanna" (1848) (uncredited)) 1939 - 6.3 (38)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "About Faces" (1960)   Himself (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - -
1 TV episode:
- 2. Screen Actors (1950) (uncredited) Himself 1950 - 5.8 (46)
- 3. Some of the Best (1949) (uncredited) Himself 1949 - 7.3 (25)
Archive Footage
- 1. "American Masters"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Disneyland"  
5 TV episodes:
- 3. "MGM Parade"  
1 TV episode:

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Appeared in the following Broadway productions: more
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