Portrait of Nelson Leigh

Nelson Leigh

Bio: Nelson Leigh was born on January 1, 1905 in Mississippi, USA as Sydney Talbot Christie. He was an actor, known for Gunfight at the O
Born: Sun, Jan 01 1905
Birthplace: Mississippi, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 03 1985
Nelson Leigh is 80 years old
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Poster of Magick Lantern Cycle
Magick Lantern Cycle
Nelson Leigh would have been no older than 80 in Magick Lantern Cycle as 'Jesus Christ (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Where Jesus Walked
Where Jesus Walked
Nelson Leigh would have been no older than 80 in Where Jesus Walked as 'Jesus (archive footage: The Pilgrimage Play)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Scorpio Rising
Scorpio Rising
Nelson Leigh was 64 in Scorpio Rising as 'Jesus Christ (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1969
Poster of The Silencers
The Silencers
Nelson Leigh was 61 in The Silencers as 'Tung-Tze Agent (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1966
Poster of A Gathering of Eagles
A Gathering of Eagles
Nelson Leigh was 58 in A Gathering of Eagles
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1963
Poster of Incident in an Alley
Incident in an Alley
Nelson Leigh was 57 in Incident in an Alley as 'Police Commissioner Bell (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1962
Poster of Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back
Nelson Leigh was 56 in Lover Come Back as 'Northcross, Ad Council Chairman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961
Poster of The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come
The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come
Nelson Leigh was 56 in The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come as 'Mr. Turner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1961
Poster of Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
Nelson Leigh was 55 in Ocean's Eleven as 'Doctor / Specialist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1960
Poster of The Gallant Hours
The Gallant Hours
Nelson Leigh was 55 in The Gallant Hours as 'Adm. Dan Callaghan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 13 1960
Poster of Ma Barker's Killer Brood
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
Nelson Leigh was 55 in Ma Barker's Killer Brood as 'George Barker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Poster of Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
Nelson Leigh was 54 in Operation Petticoat as 'Admiral Koenig (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1959
Poster of Vice Raid
Vice Raid
Nelson Leigh was 54 in Vice Raid as 'Louise's Doctor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Nelson Leigh was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1959
Poster of The Hangman
The Hangman
Nelson Leigh was 54 in The Hangman
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1959
Poster of Step Down to Terror
Step Down to Terror
Nelson Leigh was 53 in Step Down to Terror as 'Reverend Johnson (unconfirmed)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Bombers B-52
Bombers B-52
Nelson Leigh was 52 in Bombers B-52 as 'Brig. Gen. Wayne Action'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1957
Poster of God Is My Partner
God Is My Partner
Nelson Leigh was 52 in God Is My Partner as 'Rev. William Goodwin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of The Unholy Wife
The Unholy Wife
Nelson Leigh was 52 in The Unholy Wife as 'Metallurgy Expert (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1957
Poster of Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Nelson Leigh was 52 in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral as 'Mayor Kelly'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1957
Poster of The Spirit of St. Louis
The Spirit of St. Louis
Nelson Leigh was 52 in The Spirit of St. Louis as 'Director (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957
Poster of The Book of Acts Series
The Book of Acts Series
Nelson Leigh was 52 in The Book of Acts Series as 'Apostle Paul / Saul of Taurus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Nelson Leigh was 51 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Methodist Minister (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956
Poster of Strange Intruder
Strange Intruder
Nelson Leigh was 51 in Strange Intruder as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1956
Poster of Hold Back The Night
Hold Back The Night
Nelson Leigh was 51 in Hold Back The Night as 'Lt. Col. Toomey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 1956
Poster of The First Texan
The First Texan
Nelson Leigh was 51 in The First Texan as 'Col. Hockley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1956
Poster of World Without End
World Without End
Nelson Leigh was 51 in World Without End as 'Dr Eldon Galbraithe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1956
Poster of The Black Panther
The Black Panther
Nelson Leigh was 51 in The Black Panther as 'Holy Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Lincoln Speaks for Himself
Lincoln Speaks for Himself
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Lincoln Speaks for Himself as 'Senator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1955
Poster of Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Rebel Without a Cause as 'Desk Sergeant #1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1955
Poster of Creature with the Atom Brain
Creature with the Atom Brain
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Creature with the Atom Brain as 'Dr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955
Poster of The Matchmaking Marshal
The Matchmaking Marshal
Nelson Leigh was 50 in The Matchmaking Marshal as 'Clyde Manson'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955
Poster of Big House, U.S.A
Big House, U.S.A
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Big House, U.S.A
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1955
Poster of The Outlaw's Daughter
The Outlaw's Daughter
Nelson Leigh was 49 in The Outlaw's Daughter as 'Jim Dalton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of The Black Shield of Falworth
The Black Shield of Falworth
Nelson Leigh was 49 in The Black Shield of Falworth as 'Archbishop at Myles' Knighting (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1954
Poster of The Saracen Blade
The Saracen Blade
Nelson Leigh was 49 in The Saracen Blade as 'Isaac'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1954
Poster of Jesse James vs. the Daltons
Jesse James vs. the Daltons
Nelson Leigh was 49 in Jesse James vs. the Daltons as 'Father Kerrigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1954
Poster of Texas Bad Man
Texas Bad Man
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Texas Bad Man as 'Bradley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1953
Poster of Giving Thanks Always
Giving Thanks Always
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Giving Thanks Always as 'Pastor Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1953
Poster of Jack Slade
Jack Slade
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Jack Slade as 'Alf Slade'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1953
Poster of The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
Nelson Leigh was 48 in The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd as 'Robert Langdon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1953
Poster of Valley of Head Hunters
Valley of Head Hunters
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Valley of Head Hunters as 'Mr. Bradley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1953
Poster of Savage Mutiny
Savage Mutiny
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Savage Mutiny as 'Dr. Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1953
Poster of Thief of Damascus
Thief of Damascus
Nelson Leigh was 47 in Thief of Damascus as 'Ben Jammal'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1952
Poster of The Story of Christopher Columbus: Proving the Earth Is Round
The Story of Christopher Columbus: Proving the Earth Is Round
Nelson Leigh was 47 in The Story of Christopher Columbus: Proving the Earth Is Round as 'Christopher Columbus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1952
Poster of The Living Bible
The Living Bible
Nelson Leigh was 47 in The Living Bible as 'Jesus Christ'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Submarine Command
Submarine Command
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Submarine Command
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Hurricane Island
Hurricane Island
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Hurricane Island as 'Padre'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1951
Poster of Yukon Manhunt
Yukon Manhunt
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Yukon Manhunt as 'Jim Kenmore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1951
Poster of Untamed Mistress
Untamed Mistress
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Untamed Mistress as 'Holy Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1951
Poster of Home Town Story
Home Town Story
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Home Town Story as 'Dr. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration
Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration as 'Joseph of Arimathea'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1951
Poster of Captive Girl
Captive Girl
Nelson Leigh was 45 in Captive Girl as 'Reverend E.R. Holcom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950
Poster of The Christmas Carol
The Christmas Carol
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Christmas Carol as 'Ghost of Christmas Past'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1949
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Galahad
The Adventures of Sir Galahad
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Adventures of Sir Galahad as 'King Arthur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1949
Poster of The Pilgrimage Play
The Pilgrimage Play
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Pilgrimage Play as 'Jesus Christ'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949
Poster of Barbary Pirate
Barbary Pirate
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Barbary Pirate as 'Rindeff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1949
Poster of Jolson Sings Again
Jolson Sings Again
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Jolson Sings Again as 'Theater Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1949
Poster of The Lost Tribe
The Lost Tribe
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Lost Tribe as 'Zoron'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1949
Poster of Ambassador for Christ
Ambassador for Christ
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Ambassador for Christ as 'St. Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of Life of St. Paul
Life of St. Paul
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Life of St. Paul as 'St. Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of Congo Bill
Congo Bill
Nelson Leigh was 43 in Congo Bill as 'Dr. Greenway'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1948
Poster of Abraham's Faith
Abraham's Faith
Nelson Leigh was 43 in Abraham's Faith as 'God (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1948
Poster of The Gallant Blade
The Gallant Blade
Nelson Leigh was 43 in The Gallant Blade as 'D'Emery'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 1948
Poster of Angels' Alley
Angels' Alley
Nelson Leigh was 43 in Angels' Alley as 'Fr. O'Hanlon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1948
Poster of Amos, Shepherd of Tekoa
Amos, Shepherd of Tekoa
Nelson Leigh was 42 in Amos, Shepherd of Tekoa as 'Josiah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Faith of Jairus
Faith of Jairus
Nelson Leigh was 42 in Faith of Jairus as 'Jesus Christ'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1947
Poster of The Calling of Matthew
The Calling of Matthew
Nelson Leigh was 41 in The Calling of Matthew as 'Jesus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1946
Poster of The Blind Beggar of Jerusalem
The Blind Beggar of Jerusalem
Nelson Leigh was 40 in The Blind Beggar of Jerusalem as 'Jesus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1945
Poster of Cornered
Cornered
Nelson Leigh was 40 in Cornered as 'Dominion Official (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1945
Poster of Identity Unknown
Identity Unknown
Nelson Leigh was 40 in Identity Unknown as 'Col. F.A. Marlin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1945
Poster of Tonight and Every Night
Tonight and Every Night
Nelson Leigh was 40 in Tonight and Every Night as 'British Army Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1945
Poster of The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover
Nelson Leigh was 39 in The White Cliffs of Dover as 'British Naval Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944
Poster of Texas Masquerade
Texas Masquerade
Nelson Leigh was 39 in Texas Masquerade as 'James Corwin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 1944
Poster of A Guy Named Joe
A Guy Named Joe
Nelson Leigh was 38 in A Guy Named Joe as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Lassie Come Home
Lassie Come Home
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Lassie Come Home as 'Joe's Teacher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943
Poster of Journey Into Faith
Journey Into Faith
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Journey Into Faith as 'Jesus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1943
Poster of Corvette K-225
Corvette K-225
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Corvette K-225 as 'Naval Officer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1943
Poster of Sahara
Sahara
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Sahara as 'British Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1943
Poster of First Comes Courage
First Comes Courage
Nelson Leigh was 38 in First Comes Courage as 'Blake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Nelson Leigh was 60+ in The F.B.I. as 'Judge Harold Leverette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The New Breed
The New Breed
Nelson Leigh was 56+ in The New Breed as 'Dr. Halsted'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Surfside 6
Surfside 6
Nelson Leigh was 55+ in Surfside 6
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of Men Into Space
Men Into Space
Nelson Leigh was 54+ in Men Into Space
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of Tightrope
Tightrope
Nelson Leigh was 54+ in Tightrope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1959
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Nelson Leigh was 52+ in Perry Mason as 'Judge, Judge John Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Official Detective
Official Detective
Nelson Leigh was 52+ in Official Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in Sheena: Queen of the Jungle as 'Doctor Carr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in The Millionaire as 'Colonel Henshaw, Mr. Voorhees - American Embassy Official'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Medic
Medic
Nelson Leigh was 49+ in Medic as 'Dr. Moore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1954
Poster of The Whistler
The Whistler
Nelson Leigh was 49+ in The Whistler
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Nelson Leigh was 48+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Dr. James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Hopalong Cassidy
Hopalong Cassidy
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in Hopalong Cassidy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of The Living Bible
The Living Bible
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in The Living Bible as 'Jesus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Dangerous Assignment
Dangerous Assignment
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in Dangerous Assignment
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
Nelson Leigh was 46+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of Racket Squad
Racket Squad
Nelson Leigh was 46+ in Racket Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951
Poster of The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Nelson Leigh was 46+ in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1951
Poster of This Is the Life
This Is the Life
Nelson Leigh will be 80+ in This Is the Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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