Leslie Sketchley was an American actor, best known for his roles in Tiger Rose (1929), Journey’s End (1930), and Gunga Din (1939). He was born on August 17, 1902, in London, England, UK, and passed away on October 14, 1972, in San Bernardino, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Leslie Sketchley was born into a family in London. Details about his parents and early life remain largely unknown. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films and television shows, often in uncredited roles.
Career
Sketchley’s acting career spanned several decades, notably featuring in films during the late 1920s through the 1960s. He showcased his talent in various genres, contributing to both drama and comedy on screen. His performances, while sometimes brief, left a lasting impression on audiences.
Death and Legacy
Leslie Sketchley died on October 14, 1972. His legacy lives on through his contributions to classic cinema, and he remains remembered for the unique characters he portrayed in over a hundred films and television episodes.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gunga Din | 1939-01-26 | Corporal (uncredited) |
| The Little Princess | 1939-03-17 | Bobbie |
| The Long Voyage Home | 1940-11-16 | London Policeman |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Extra (uncredited) |
| Fort Apache | 1948-06-14 | Officer at Dance (uncredited) |
| They Were Expendable | 1945-12-07 | Marine Orderly (uncredited) |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray | 1945-03-03 | Footman (uncredited) |
| Houdini | 1953-07-02 | Audience Member |
| Gunfight at the O.K. Corral | 1957-05-30 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| The Great Race | 1965-07-01 | Executive Board Member (uncredited) |
| Elephant Walk | 1954-04-21 | Planter (uncredited) |
| Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea | 1961-07-12 | Delegate (uncredited) |
| Tiger Rose | 1929-12-21 | Mounted Police Officer |
| Move Over, Darling | 1963-12-19 | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Mrs. Miniver | 1942-07-03 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| The Letter | 1940-11-21 | Trial Spectator (uncredited) |
| Guys and Dolls | 1955-12-23 | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Sirocco | 1951-06-13 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| An Affair to Remember | 1957-07-11 | Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Pardners | 1956-08-01 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Seven Ways from Sundown | 1960-09-25 | |
| Portland Exposé | 1957-08-11 | Detective (uncredited) |
| Hangover Square | 1945-02-07 | |
| The Lodger | 1944-01-19 | |
| Friendly Persuasion | 1956-11-25 | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| The Square Jungle | 1955-12-30 | |
| Affair in Trinidad | 1952-07-29 | Café Patron (uncredited) |
| Two Rode Together | 1961-05-24 | Settler (uncredited) |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Abraham Lincoln (uncredited) |