David Leo Tillotson was an American actor who is best known for They Just Had to Get Married (1932), The Circus Show-Up (1932), and his various uncredited roles in early films. He was born on March 6, 1924, in Buffalo, New York, and passed away on June 23, 1986, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
David Leo Tillotson grew up in Buffalo, New York, where he developed a passion for acting at a young age. Details about his family life are limited, but he was known to have pursued his acting career during his childhood.
Career
Tillotson began his acting career in the early 1930s, featuring in several films primarily as an uncredited child actor. He gained recognition for his roles in notable films such as They Just Had to Get Married and The Circus Show-Up, which contributed to his brief career in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
David Leo Tillotson died on June 23, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. Despite his limited body of work, he is remembered for being part of the early Hollywood scene and his contributions as a child actor in classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan and God | 1940 | Party Guest (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| ‘Til We Meet Again | 1940 | Boy (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| Hollywood Hotel | 1940 | Little Boy (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| The Last Gangster | 1937 | Boy (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| The King Steps Out | 1936 | Minor Role (uncredited) | 6.3 |
| 3 Kids and a Queen | 1935 | Relative (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| His Night Out | 1935 | Boy (uncredited) | 7.7 |
| Obey the Law | 1933 | (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| Topaze | 1933 | Student (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| They Just Had to Get Married | 1932 | Wilmont Fairchilds | 6.7 |
| The Circus Show-Up | 1932 | Bobby – Irene Duval’s Little Boy | 5.6 |