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Leo Gorcey, IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD


Born
1917-06-03
New York, NY
(Leo Bernard Gorcey)
Died
1969-06-02   (51)
Oakland, CA
(Liver disease)

Character actor, equally adept at drama and comedy, known primarily for the Bowery Boys, aka "East Side Kids" and "Dead End Kids." Of all the incarnations of that series, his role as 'Slip' in the "Bowery Boys" series and his comedic interplay with costar Huntz Hall will remain his lasting film legacy.

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
HEADIN' EAST (1937) Shemp Howard (Solo) Boy in gym
IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD (1963) Moe, Larry and Curly Joe Taxi cab driver

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