Leonard Teale was an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in Homicide, Smiley Gets a Gun, and Seven Little Australians.
Personal and Family Life
Born on September 26, 1922, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Leonard Teale was married three times and had four children: Amanda, Juli, Jennifer, and Melinda. He married Liz Harris on December 12, 1968, and they remained together until his death. Teale also had a grandchild named Lotus Lewis.
Career Highlights
Teale had a prolific career, acting in over 15,000 episodes of radio serials. He even voiced the character Superman/Clark Kent in an Australian children’s radio show during the mid-1950s. His impressive contributions earned him the title of Officer of the Order of Australia in the 1992 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List, recognizing his services to the performing arts and the community.
Death and Legacy
Leonard Teale passed away on May 14, 1994, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, due to a heart attack. His work and dedication to the television and radio industry left a lasting impact on Australian entertainment. Teale is remembered for his significant contributions to both the performing arts and his community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| …Maybe This Time | 1981-03-19 | Minister |
| Bungala Boys | 1961-12-01 | Sam Taylor |
| The Sundowners | 1960-12-08 | Shearer |
| North to the Sun | 1951-07-04 | Self – Narrator |
| Homicide | 1964-10-20 | Det. Sgt. David Mackay |
| Whiplash | 1961-02-18 | |
| Class of ’74 | 1974-03-18 | Charles Ogilvy |