Cec Linder was an American actor best known for his roles as Felix Leiter in Goldfinger (1964), Dr. Roney in Quatermass and the Pit (1958), and appearances in various British television shows. Born on March 10, 1921, in Radziechów, Poland, he spent most of his life in Canada.
Personal and Family Life
Cec Linder was born Cecil Yekuthial Linder. In 1962, he married Joan Patricia Nuttall, and together they had two children. Linder had a sister named Vita Linder. Although he was born in Poland, he moved to Canada as a child, which influenced his career in acting.
Career Highlights
He gained fame in the UK in 1958 when he stepped into the role of Captain Queeg in a live television broadcast of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. This role had previously been played by Hollywood actor Paul Douglas. Linder received positive reviews for his performance, leading to many roles in British television and film throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Notably, he is the only non-American actor to portray Felix Leiter in the official James Bond films.
Death and Legacy
Cec Linder passed away on April 10, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from a heart attack. His contributions to cinema and television, especially in the role of Felix Leiter, have left a lasting impression on audiences and the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Goldfinger | 1964-09-20 | Felix Leiter |
| Subway in the Sky | 1959-11-01 | Carson |
| Quatermass and the Pit | 1958-12-22 | Dr. Matthew Roney |
| Lolita | 1962-06-13 | Physician |
| Deadly Eyes | 1982-10-23 | Dr. Louis Spenser |
| Perry Mason Returns | 1985-12-01 | Jack Welles |
| The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial | 1958-10-10 | |
| Heartsounds | 1984-09-30 | Dr. Korber |
| Atlantic City | 1980-09-03 | President of Hospital |