Leyland Hodgson was an American actor best known for his roles in The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), The Invisible Man’s Revenge (1944), and Susannah of the Mounties (1939). Born on October 5, 1892, in London, England, he made a name for himself in Hollywood before passing away on March 16, 1949, in California.
Personal and Family Life
Leyland Hodgson was married to Kathleen Eda, who remained by his side until his death in 1949. Details about his family life are limited, but he had a successful career in film that likely kept him busy.
Death and Legacy
Hodgson died from a heart attack in Hollywood, California, at the age of 56. His contributions to classic horror and drama films have left a lasting impression on audiences, with several of his performances still being appreciated today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dressed to Kill | 1946-05-24 | Tour Guide |
| Kiss the Blood Off My Hands | 1948-10-30 | Tipster |
| Bedlam | 1946-05-10 | ‘That Devil’ Wilkes |
| The Pearl of Death | 1944-08-01 | Customs Officer (uncredited) |
| Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror | 1942-09-18 | Captain Roland Shore |
| The Invisible Man’s Revenge | 1944-06-09 | Sir Frederick Travers, chief constable |
| The Invisible Man Returns | 1940-01-12 | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| Mysterious Mr. Moto | 1938-09-17 | Sergeant |
| Murder Over New York | 1940-12-13 | Robert Boggs |
| Mr. Moto’s Last Warning | 1939-01-20 | Captain Bert Hawkins |
| Under Nevada Skies | 1946-08-26 | Tom Craig |
| The Case of the Black Parrot | 1941-01-09 | Parks |
| Call It a Day | 1937-04-17 | Sir Harold (uncredited) |
| He Married His Wife | 1940-01-19 | Waiter |
| The Imperfect Lady | 1946-11-29 | Bobby |
| Escape from Hong Kong | 1942-05-15 | Major Reeves |
| Arise, My Love | 1940-11-08 | Uniformed English Correspondent (Uncredited) |
| Black Beauty | 1946-08-29 | Auctioneer |
| House of Mystery | 1931-12-16 | Phil Moore |
| Susannah of the Mounties | 1939-06-13 | Randall |
| The Solitaire Man | 1933-09-22 | Co-Pilot Whittaker |