Leon Janney was an American actor who is best known for Charly, Stolen Paradise, and The Last Mile. Born on April 1, 1917, in Ogden, Utah, he made a significant impact in the film industry until his passing on October 28, 1980.
Personal and Family Life
Leon Janney was married three times. His first marriage was to Jessica Pepper in 1936, but it ended in divorce the same year. He later wed Isabel K. Janney in 1945, and they had one child together before divorcing. His final marriage was to Dorothy, who remained with him until his death.
Death and Legacy
Leon Janney passed away on October 28, 1980, in Guadalajara, Mexico, due to cancer. He is remembered for his contributions to film and radio, particularly for his theatrical elocution skills. His performances in movies like Charly and Stolen Paradise are still appreciated by audiences today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Doorway to Hell | 1930-10-18 | Jackie Lamarr |
| Charly | 1968-09-23 | Dr. Richard Nemur |
| The Last Mile | 1959-02-18 | Pat Callahan |
| Old English | 1930-08-12 | Jock |
| Bear Shooters | 1930-05-16 | Donald ‘Spud’ |
| Penrod and Sam | 1931-10-01 | Penrod Schofield |
| The Younger Generation | 1929-03-04 | Eddie Lesser as a Boy |
| Their Mad Moment | 1931-07-12 | Narcio |
| Police Court | 1932-02-19 | Nathaniel “Junior” Barry Jr. |
| Father’s Son | 1931-03-07 | Bill Emory |
| Stolen Paradise | 1940-12-16 | Richard ‘Dick’ Gordon |
| The Elephant’s Elbows | 1928-08-05 | Johnny Smith |
| The Wind | 1928-09-15 | Cora’s Child |
| An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee | 1930-08-01 | Self |
| Mir hat es immer Spaß gemacht | 1970-01-15 | Mr. McCarthy |