Phil Leeds
Actor

Phil Leeds Net Worth

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Phil Leeds was a character actor born in New York City in 1916. He began his career as a peanut vendor at baseball stadiums and then moved on to stand-up comedy in the Catskill Mountains. After serving in World War II, he returned to stand-up comedy, but was blacklisted during the McCarthy-era. He eventually made his film debut in 1969 and went on to appear in a variety of films and television shows. He was known for playing weaselly snitches, con artists, and neighborhood eccentrics.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day April 06, 1916
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 104 YEARS OLD
Died On August 16, 1998(1998-08-16) (aged 82)\nLos Angeles, California, United States
Birth Sign Taurus
Cause of death Pneumonia
Occupation Actor
Years active 1949–1998
Spouse(s) Toby Brandt (1934–1987; her death)

💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)

Phil Leeds, a renowned actor in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $16 million in 2024. Over the course of his successful career, Leeds has made a significant name for himself in the entertainment industry, known for his remarkable talent and versatility in various roles. With his impeccable performances and dedication to his craft, Leeds has undoubtedly amassed a significant amount of wealth, cementing his status as a highly respected and well-compensated actor in Hollywood.

Biography/Timeline

1916

Leeds was born on April 6, 1916 in New York City, the son of a post office clerk. Raised in the Bronx, he was a Peanut vendor for some time near Yankee Stadium and Manhattan's Polo Grounds. He started his career as a standup Comedian and then went on to appear in several films and sitcoms, including Rosemary's Baby, Beaches, All in the Family, Three's Company, Night Court, Wings, Ally McBeal, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Larry Sanders Show, Barney Miller, Car 54, Where Are You?, The Patty Duke Show, The Monkees, The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Friends, Mad About You, The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Golden Girls.

1990

At age 80, he appeared on an episode of Roseanne in which Roseanne finds herself drawn into a creepy 1990s version of Rosemary's Baby (Leeds had played Dr. Shand in the original 1968 film). He appeared as a friendly spirit in the 1990 film Ghost. He appeared in the episode "When I'm 64" in the TV series ALF as Jack, one of the residents of a retirement home. His final role was a brief scene in Lost & Found (1999).

1998

Leeds died of pneumonia on August 16, 1998 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 82. "Happy Trails," an episode of Ally McBeal, featured footage of his prior appearances on the show, eulogizing his character.

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