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 Phil Leeds in the film Ghost (1990) | ||||
| Personal Information | ||||
| Born: | 6 April 1916 | |||
| Birthplace: | New York City | |||
| Died | 16 August 1998 (aged 82) | |||
| Deathplace: | Los Angeles | |||
| Career/Family Information | ||||
| Occupation/ Career: |
Actor | |||
| Years active: | 1949 to 1998 | |||
| Character information | ||||
| Appeared on: | Three's Company in guest appearance | |||
| Character played: | Lyle Wormwold in "The Life Saver" in Season 4 | |||
Phil Leeds (6 April 1916 - 16 August 1998) appeared as Lyle Wormwold, a con artist, in the 4th season Three's Company episode titled "The Life Saver". A veteran stand-up comedian and character actor,[1] Leeds' wizened features made him a distinctive presence.
Career[]
Leeds was born in New York City, the son of a post office clerk.[2] He started his career as a standup comedian and then went on to appear in several TV sitcoms, including All in the Family, Night Court, Wings, Ally McBeal, Everybody Loves Raymond, and The Larry Sanders Show, as well as making guest appearances in The Patty Duke Show, The Monkees, The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Friends, Mad About You, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Golden Girls. At age 80, he appeared on an episode of Roseanne in which Roseanne finds herself drawn into a creepy '90s version of Rosemary's Baby (Leeds played the role of "Dr. Shand" in the original 1968 film). Leeds also memorably appeared as a fellow ghost in the 1990 film Ghost.
Death[]
Leeds died of pneumonia 16 August 1998 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 82. The 9 November 1998 episode of Ally McBeal, "Happy Trails", featured footage of his prior appearances on the show, eulogizing his character.
References[]
- ↑ "Phil Leeds, 82, Comic on Stage and Screen.", New York Times, August 21, 1998. Retrieved on 2007-09-25.
- ↑ Phil Leeds Biography ((?)-)
