Philosophy Leeds

Background

Leeds was born on April 6, 1916, in New York City, the son of a post office clerk.

Career

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 "Doctor Shand" in the original 1968 film). Leeds also memorably appeared as a friendly spirit in the 1990 film Ghost. His final role was a brief scene in.

Leeds died of pneumonia on August 16, 1998, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 82.

The November 9, 1998, episode of Ally McBeal, "Happy Trails," featured footage of his prior appearances on the show, eulogizing his character.

Connections

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Night Court