Uncle Leo... RIP.
Posted on 02/17/2011 1:06:34 AM PST by Rummyfan
LOS ANGELES — Len Lesser, the veteran character actor best known for his scene-stealing role as Uncle Leo on "Seinfeld," died Wednesday. He was 88. Lesser's family said in a statement that he died in Burbank, Calif., from cancer-related pneumonia. "Heaven got a great comedian and actor today," his daughter, Michele, said in the statement. "The outpouring of sympathy we've already received has been amazing and is so greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the people who helped make my father's last journey special and surrounded with love." Lesser's lengthy list of television credits included parts on "Get Smart," "That Girl," "The Munsters," "The Monkees," "The Rockford Files," "thirtysomething," "ER," and "Everybody Loves Raymond," which featured Lesser in a recurring role as the arm-shaking Garvin. His film credits included "Outlaw Josey Wales," "Kelly's Heroes," "Birdman of Alcatraz" and "Death Hunt." He most recently appeared on the TV drama "Castle." He is survived by his daughter, Michele; son, David; daughter-in-law, Julie; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Kayla, and Mayah.
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Uncle Leo... RIP.
Awwww....
That’s too bad.
He was a funny man.
Rest in Peace.
Prayers for his loved ones.
Didn’t watch Seinfeld but recognize him from other programs.
RIP Uncle Leo.
I first thought of the Seinfeld episode in which his eyebrows are burned off: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m0pXReP8GQ
We got us the Josey Wales.
Now, I can count ... every hair ... on that hand.
I watched Seinfeld but I remember him most from two of my all time favorite Clint Eastwood Movies:
He was Abe in this memorable scene from "The Outlaw Josey Wales"
And he was Sgt. Bellamy in "Kelly's Heroes"
Rest In Peace Mr. Lesser. Thanks for the great movie memories!
R.I.P. Uncle Leo, Will somebody answer that damn phone.
Awww. I really liked this guy on Seinfeld.
This scene between him and Jerry was priceless:
“Look at you, you’re disgusting. You’re bald, you’re paunchy. All kinds of sounds are emanating from your body twenty-four hours a day. If there’s a woman that can take your presence for more than ten consecutive seconds, you should hang on to her like grim death... which is not far off by the way.”
RIP, Uncle Leo.
I liked him on Everybody Loves Raymond.
"shut up Lije"
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