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Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917 – June 2, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, famous for portraying the leader of a group of hooligans known variously as the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids and, as adults, The Bowery Boys.
Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Leo Gorcey's parents were actor Bernard Gorcey (born 1888) who stood 4' 10", and Josephine Condon (born 1901), who stood 4' 11" and weighed 95 pounds; they worked in vaudeville in New York.
Leo Gorcey. Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Leo Gorcey's parents were actor Bernard Gorcey (born 1888) who stood 4' 10", and Josephine Condon (born 1901), who stood 4' 11" and weighed 95 pounds; they worked in vaudeville in New York. In 1915, 14-year-old Josephine gave birth to Fred.
Gorcey, whose funeral services will be Friday, rose to stardom in the street kid role, and never escaped it the rest of his professional life. He died Monday of a recurring ailment at Merritt Hospital in Oakland.
After filming was completed, Bernard Gorcey was killed in an automobile accident, devastating his son Leo whose drinking became even heavier. It visibly affected his performance in the following film, Crashing Las Vegas (1956).
Jun 2, 2012 · Leo Gorcey. Actor. His career spanned four decades and he is best remembered as the leader of the Eastside Kids, the Dead End Kids, and The Bowery Boys.
May 30, 2024 · Leo Gorcey was a legendary figure in Hollywood’s Golden Age and a beloved actor known for his larger-than-life personality. Born on June 3, 1917, Gorcey has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry through his memorable performances in classic films.
Dec 15, 2013 · OAKLAND, California, June 3 (AP) - Leo Gorcey, the actor who played in the original Dead-End Kids, and then in the Bowery Boys, died yesterday after a long illness. He was 52 years old. Mr. Gorcey, who retired from motion pictures 15 years ago, lived on a ranch near Red Bluff, California.
Leo Gorcey (Leo Bernard Gorcey) was born on 3 June, 1917 in New York City, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Discover Leo Gorcey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates.
Oct 29, 2014 · Leo Gorcey and his gang of young New York street toughs made their debut as a group in the 1937 Humphrey Bogart movie “Dead End.” Mostly background characters in their first film go-around identity, their chemistry as “The Dead End Kids” apparently was too good for Hollywood to resist.
