Character Actor Len Lesser 1922-2011 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 02-16-2011, 10:02 PM

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Len Lesser, the veteran character actor best known for his scene-stealing role as Uncle Leo on "Seinfeld," has died. He was 88.

Lesser's family said in a statement that he died Wednesday in Burbank, Calif., from cancer-related pneumonia.

Lesser's lengthy list of television credits included parts on "Get Smart," "That Girl," "The Munsters," "The Monkees," "The Rockford Files," "thirtysomething," "ER," and "Everybody Loves Raymond," which featured Lesser in a recurring role as the arm-shaking Garvin. His film credits included "Outlaw Josey Wales," "Kelly's Heroes," "Birdman of Alcatraz" and "Death Hunt." He most recently appeared on the TV drama "Castle."

He is survived by his daughter, Michele; son, David; daughter-in-law, Julie; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Kayla, and Mayah.

Marvo301 · 02-16-2011, 10:42 PM

Len Lesser

Yooch · 02-16-2011, 10:45 PM

RIP. I liked the Seinfeld episode where he gave Jerry the watch.

jerry scott · 02-17-2011, 12:30 AM

I remember him from Raymond. He used to get all excited and cheer whenever Ray showed up. He was funny. Sad that he passed

Schmoopie · 02-17-2011, 02:41 AM

Oh... So sorry to hear this! I loved him as Uncle Leo. He'll be very missed.

catlover79 · 02-18-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry scott

I remember him from Raymond. He used to get all excited and cheer whenever Ray showed up. He was funny. Sad that he passed

I'd forgotten that he was on ELR. Plus, it goes without saying he was letter perfect as Uncle Leo!!

browneyes106 · 02-18-2011, 02:05 AM

RIP Len.

sbeamish · 02-18-2011, 09:40 AM

Remember him best as Uncle Leo, but last night I watched the Mr. Terrific episode he appeared in. (The Sultan Has Five Wives)

RIP.

02-16-2011, 10:02 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Character Actor Len Lesser 1922-2011 Link Len Lesser, the veteran character actor best known for his scene-stealing role as Uncle Leo on "Seinfeld," has died. He was 88. Lesser's family said in a statement that he died Wednesday in Burbank, Calif., from cancer-related pneumonia. Lesser's lengthy list of television credits included parts on "Get Smart," "That Girl," "The Munsters," "The Monkees," "The Rockford Files," "thirtysomething," "ER," and "Everybody Loves Raymond," which featured Lesser in a recurring role as the arm-shaking Garvin. His film credits included "Outlaw Josey Wales," "Kelly's Heroes," "Birdman of Alcatraz" and "Death Hunt." He most recently appeared on the TV drama "Castle." He is survived by his daughter, Michele; son, David; daughter-in-law, Julie; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Kayla, and Mayah.
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02-16-2011, 10:42 PM	#2
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02-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#3
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	RIP. I liked the Seinfeld episode where he gave Jerry the watch.
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02-17-2011, 02:41 AM	#5
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Oh... So sorry to hear this! I loved him as Uncle Leo. He'll be very missed.
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02-17-2011, 12:30 AM	#4
jerry scott Taylor Atelian Fan Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2007 Location: 29 Spooner Street. Giggity! Posts: 44	I remember him from Raymond. He used to get all excited and cheer whenever Ray showed up. He was funny. Sad that he passed

02-18-2011, 02:05 AM	#7
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	RIP Len.

02-18-2011, 09:40 AM	#8
sbeamish Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 296	Remember him best as Uncle Leo, but last night I watched the Mr. Terrific episode he appeared in. (The Sultan Has Five Wives) RIP.