Phil Leeds (1916–1998): American character actor
Phil Leeds (1916–1998) was an American character actor whose decades-long career delivered memorable supporting and guest roles on TV sitcoms and films, including a notable cameo in the movie Ghost.
Phil Leeds (April 6, 1916 – August 16, 1998) was an American character actor who worked steadily in television and motion pictures for several decades. He was frequently cast in small but memorable supporting parts, and is widely remembered for a brief but notable role as one of the spirits in the film Ghost.
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Career
Leeds built a long career as a reliable guest performer on sitcoms and comedy series. He often played eccentric or avuncular figures and appeared across a broad range of popular programs from the 1960s through the 1990s.
- The Dick Van Dyke Show
- Roseanne
- The Golden Girls
- Three's Company
- Friends
- Everybody Loves Raymond
- Wings
- The Patty Duke Show
- The Larry Sanders Show
Personal life
Leeds was born in New York City on April 6, 1916. He was married to Toby Brandt; she died in 1987. The couple did not have children.
Death
Phil Leeds died on August 16, 1998, in Los Angeles. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was 82 years old.
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- query.nytimes.com : "Phil Leeds, 82, Comic on Stage and Screen"