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Quick Facts

Born:
1902-01-20

Birthplace:
Portland, Indiana, USA

Credits:
147 Total Roles

Leon Ames

Acting

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Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  

Leon Ames (January 20, 1902 – October 12, 1993) was an American film and television actor. He is best remembered for playing fatherly figures in such films as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), as Judy Garland's father, and in Little Women (1949).

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1986 Peggy Sue Got Married MOVIE Barney Alvorg
1986 Jake Speed MOVIE Pop Winston
1983 Testament MOVIE Henry Abhart
1979 Just You and Me, Kid MOVIE Manduke the Magnificent
1979 The Best Place to Be MOVIE William Callahan
1977 The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries TV Messenger
1977 Claws MOVIE Ben Jones, Forest Commissioner
1976 Sherlock Holmes in New York MOVIE Daniel Furman
1975 Timber Tramps MOVIE Deacon
1975 The Meal MOVIE Kroger

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