Len Lesser

Biography

Leonard King Lesser (December 3, 1922 – February 16, 2011) was an American character actor and comedian best known for his recurring role as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld. He was also known for his role as Garvin on Everybody Loves Raymond.

Career Overview

Len Lesser has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Spider Man with 1 titles. Signature works include Sorority Girls and the Creature from Hell, The Werewolf Reborn!, Faith. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

93

Birth Date

1922-12-03 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Sorority Girls and the Creature from Hell
• 

  The Werewolf Reborn!
• 

  Faith
• 

  Grandmother's House
• 

  Someone's Watching Me!
• 

  Joyride to Nowhere

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

• Spider Man (1 titles)
• Spider-Man (TV) Collection (1 titles)
• Josey Wales Collection (1 titles)
• Beach Party Collection (1 titles)
• McHale's Navy Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• John McBrearty (5 collaborations)
• Peter Jensen (4 collaborations)
• Ronald Ross (4 collaborations)
• Mel Welles (4 collaborations)
• Ted Mather (3 collaborations)
• Lynette McBrearty (2 collaborations)
• Hernan Camacho (2 collaborations)
• Peter Rader (2 collaborations)
• Perry Husman (2 collaborations)
• Nico Mastorakis (2 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (93 credits)

  • Castle

    - Nanny McDead (2009) ... Neighbour actor actors
    2009
  • 'Til Death

    - Speed Bumps (2008) ... Gus actor actors
    2006
  • Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn!

    Inspector Krol (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Baadasssss!

    Manny & Mort Goldberg

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Cold Case

    - World's End (2007) ... Elmer Gibbins (2007) actor actors
    2003
  • The Werewolf Reborn!

    Krol

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • True Friends

    Mr. Slotnick

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Just Shoot Me!

    - The Comedy Stylings of Rivers & Red (2003) ... Uncle Jimmy actor actors
    1997
  • Everybody Loves Raymond

    - Debra at the Lodge (2004) ... Garvin actor actors

    - The Bachelor Party (2003) ... Garvin actor actors

    - Who Am I? (2002) ... Garvin actor actors

    - Pet the Bunny (2002) ... Garvin actor actors

    - The Skit (2002) ... Garvin actor actors
    1996
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    - Tick-Tock Hilda's Clock (2001) ... Eugene actor actors
    1996
  • Rave Review

    Al

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Caroline in the City

    - Caroline and the Sandwich (1998) ... Waiter actor actors
    1995
  • ER

    - Two Ships (2005) ... Woody Ebbots actor actors
    1994
  • Boy Meets World

    - B & B's B'n B (1997) ... Arnie Heck actor actors
    1993
  • Mad About You

    - Citizen Buchman (1997) ... Uncle Arnold actor actors
    1992
  • Sorority Girls and the Creature from Hell

    Tex

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Mob Boss

    Don Caglianoti

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Faith

    Uncle Sal

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Spy

    Dr. Obediah Stern

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Seinfeld

    - The Finale (2) (1998) ... Uncle Leo actor actors

    - The Finale (1) (1998) ... Uncle Leo actor actors

    - The Bookstore (1998) ... Uncle Leo actor actors

    - The Package (1996) ... Uncle Leo actor actors

    - The Shower Head (1996) ... Uncle Leo actor actors
    1989
  • Grandmother's House

    Grandfather

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Tour of Duty

    - Payback (1990) ... Clayton - WWII Vet (uncredited) actor actors
    1987
  • Amazing Stories

    Old Grave Robber

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Amazing Stories

    - Mummy Daddy (1985) ... Old Grave Digger actor actors
    1985
  • Du-beat-e-o

    Hendricks

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Airwolf

    - Annie Oakley (1985) ... Villain actor actors
    1984
  • Remington Steele

    - Steele Knuckles and Glass Jaws (1983) ... Anthony Torrance actor actors
    1982
  • Through the Magic Pyramid

    Naktah

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Take This Job and Shove It

    Roach

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Death Hunt

    Lewis

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Falcon Crest

    - False Faces (1988) ... Professor McCloud actor actors
    1981
  • Simon & Simon

    - Details at Eleven (1981) ... Slater actor actors
    1981
  • The Main Event

    Trainer At Big Bear

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Someone's Watching Me!

    Burly Man

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • House Calls

    Waiter

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Spider-Man

    Henchman

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Ruby

    Barney

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Moonshine County Express

    Scoggins

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Joyride to Nowhere

    Charlie

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Supervan

    Banks

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Love Boat

    - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tales of a City (1) (1984) ... Stryker actor actors
    1977
  • The Outlaw Josey Wales

    Abe

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Quincy, M.E.

    - The Last Six Hours (1978) ... Dr. DeGroot actor actors
    1976
  • Truck Stop Women

    Winter

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • It's Good to Be Alive

    Man at Accident

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Rockford Files

    - Say Goodbye to Jennifer (1975) ... Colby actor actors
    1974
  • Papillon

    Guard

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Slither

    Jogger

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Kojak

    - Nursemaid (1974) ... Hinton actor actors

    - Therapy in Dynamite (1974) ... Mr. Morgan actor actors
    1973
  • Dirty Little Billy

    Slits

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Blood and Lace

    Tom Kredge

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • All in the Family

    - Success Story (1971) ... Billy Pendergast actor actors

    - Gloria Discovers Women's Lib (1971) ... Billy Pendergast actor actors
    1971
  • Kelly's Heroes

    Platoon Sgt. Bellamy (42nd Engineers)

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Land of the Giants

    - Brainwash (1969) ... Prisoner actor actors
    1968
  • The Last Challenge

    Ed (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • How I Spent My Summer Vacation

    The Greek

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Ironside

    - But When She Was Bad (1971) ... Frank Bender actor actors
    1967
  • Fireball 500

    Man In Garage

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • The Monkees

    - Monkees in Texas (1967) ... Red actor actors

    - Monkees in a Ghost Town (1966) ... George actor actors
    1966
  • That Girl

    - These Boots Weren't Made For Walking (1967) ... actor actors
    1966
  • How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

    North Dakota Pete

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force

    NKVD commissar

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Green Acres

    - Uncle Fedor (1970) ... Man actor actors
    1965
  • Get Smart

    - The Spirit is Willing (1967) ... Vogel actor actors

    - The Decoy (1966) ... Luden actor actors

    - Satan Place (1965) ... Rudolph actor actors
    1965
  • The F.B.I.

    - The Price of Death (1966) ... Ghost actor actors
    1965
  • The Wild Wild West

    - The Night of the Casual Killer (1965) ... Mason actor actors
    1965
  • The Munsters

    - Big Heap Herman (1966) ... Manikoo actor actors
    1964
  • The Outer Limits

    - The Invisibles (1964) ... Sforza Water/Power worker actor actors
    1963
  • Smog

    Lelio Marpicati

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • Birdman of Alcatraz

    Burns (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • Ben Casey

    - Then I, and You, and All of Us Fall Down (1965) ... actor actors
    1961
  • Bells Are Ringing

    Charlie Bessemer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Please Don't Eat the Daisies

    Waiter at Sardi's (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Crime and Punishment USA

    Desk Officer

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • Bonanza

    - Heritage of Anger (1972) ... Art Fancher actor actors

    - Caution, Easter Bunny Crossing (1970) ... Fred Gaskell actor actors
    1959
  • The Untouchables

    - A Seat on the Fence (1960) ... Gunther actor actors
    1959
  • The Third Man

    - A Question of Price (1959) ... Najian actor actors
    1959
  • Some Came Running

    Indianapolis Poker Player (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Old Man

    Man with Gun

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Man Who Died Twice

    Minelli

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Texan

    - Traildust (1959) ... Matt Kiley actor actors

    - The Widow of Paradise (1958) ... Brad actor actors
    1958
  • Slaughter on 10th Avenue

    Sam (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Have Gun, Will Travel

    - Deliver the Body (1958) ... Boldt actor actors
    1957
  • Lust for Life

    Cartoonist (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Somebody Up There Likes Me

    Reporter at Sparring Session (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Shack Out on 101

    Perch

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • Gunsmoke

    - Carmen (1958) ... Townsman (uncredited) actor actors

    - Sins of the Father (1957) ... Townsman (uncredited) actor actors
    1955
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    - Heart of Gold (1957) ... Thug actor actors
    1955
  • The Big Break

    Hunk

    actor

    actors
    1953
  • The Red Skelton Show

    - The Seven Ages of Man (1967) ... Killer McBumpoff actor actors

    - That Junk Built (1967) ... Bum / Slippery Scottty Sutton actor actors

    - Land of Bilk and Money (1966) ... Percival Cutthroat - Pirate with Hook actor actors

    - The Nine Lives of Freddie (1962) ... Big Mike Miller actor actors

    - Cauliflower and the Kidnappers (1959) ... Legs actor actors
    1951
  • Dragnet

    - The Big Close (1957) ... actor actors
    1951
  • Studio One

    - Two Sharp Knives (1949) ... actor actors
    1948