Person
Nelson Leigh
Acting · 1905–1985 · Mississippi, USA
Biography
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.K. Corral (1957), World Without End (1956) and The Pilgrimage Play (1949). He died on July 3, 1985 in Hemet, California, USA.
Known for
Perry Mason
Judge
The F.B.I.
Judge Harold Leverette
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
Surfside 6
1960
The Millionaire
Colonel Henshaw
Navy Log
1955
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
Dangerous Assignment
1952
Hopalong Cassidy
1952
The Whistler
1954
Filmography
- 1995Where Jesus WalkedJesus (archive footage: The Pilgrimage Play)
- 1974Magick Lantern CycleJesus Christ (archive footage)
- 1966The SilencersTung-Tze Agent (uncredited)
- 1965The F.B.I.Judge Harold Leverette
- 1964Scorpio RisingJesus Christ (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1963A Gathering of Eagles
- 1962Incident in an AlleyPolice Commissioner Bell (uncredited)
- 1961Lover Come BackNorthcross, Ad Council Chairman (uncredited)
- 1961The New BreedDr. Halsted
- 1961The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom ComeMr. Turner
- 1960Surfside 6
- 1960Ocean's ElevenDoctor / Specialist (uncredited)
- 1960The Gallant HoursAdm. Dan Callaghan (uncredited)
- 1960Ma Barker's Killer BroodGeorge Barker
- 1959Operation PetticoatAdmiral Koenig (uncredited)
- 1959Vice RaidLouise's Doctor
- 1959Men Into Space
- 1959Tightrope
- 1959The HangmanCol. Hammond (uncredited)
- 1959Imitation of LifeDoctor
- 1958Step Down to TerrorReverend Johnson (unconfirmed)
- 1957Bombers B-52Brig. Gen. Wayne Action
- 1957Perry MasonJudge
- 1957God Is My PartnerRev. William Goodwin
- 1957The Unholy WifeMetallurgy Expert (uncredited)
- 1957Gunfight at the O.K. CorralMayor Kelly
- 1957The Spirit of St. LouisDirector (uncredited)
- 1957The Book of Acts SeriesApostle Paul / Saul of Taurus
- 1957Official Detective
- 1956Friendly PersuasionMethodist Minister (uncredited)
- 1956Strange IntruderDoctor
- 1956Hold Back The NightLt. Col. Toomey
- 1956The First TexanCol. Hockley
- 1956World Without EndDr Eldon Galbraithe
- 1956The Black PantherHoly Man
- 1955Lincoln Speaks for HimselfSenator
- 1955Rebel Without a CauseDesk Sergeant #1 (uncredited)
- 1955Navy Log
- 1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
- 1955Sheena: Queen of the JungleDoctor Carr
- 1955Creature with the Atom BrainDr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited)
- 1955The Matchmaking MarshalClyde Manson
- 1955Big House, U.S.AMadden's FBI Supervisor (uncredited)
- 1955The MillionaireColonel Henshaw
- 1954The Outlaw's DaughterJim Dalton
- 1954MedicDr. Moore
- 1954The Black Shield of FalworthArchbishop at Myles' Knighting (uncredited)
- 1954The Whistler
- 1954The Saracen BladeIsaac
- 1954Drums of TahitiMinister
- 1954Jesse James vs. the DaltonsFather Kerrigan
- 1953Texas Bad ManBradley
- 1953Giving Thanks AlwaysPastor Martin
- 1953Jack SladeAlf Slade
- 1953Letter to LorettaDr. James
- 1953The Great Adventures of Captain KiddRobert Langdon
- 1953Valley of Head HuntersMr. Bradley
- 1953Savage MutinyDr. Parker
- 1952Cavalcade of America
- 1952Hopalong Cassidy
- 1952Thief of DamascusBen Jammal
- 1952The Story of Christopher Columbus: Proving the Earth Is RoundChristopher Columbus
- 1952The Living BibleJesus Christ
- 1952As We Forgive
- 1952Dangerous Assignment
- 1952The Living BibleJesus
- 1951Submarine Command
- 1951The Adventures of Kit Carson
- 1951Hurricane IslandPadre
- 1951Yukon ManhuntJim Kenmore
- 1951Untamed MistressHoly Man
- 1951Racket Squad
- 1951Home Town StoryDr. Johnson
- 1951The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
- 1951Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and InspirationJoseph of Arimathea
- 1950Captive GirlReverend E.R. Holcom
- 1949The Christmas CarolGhost of Christmas Past
- 1949The Adventures of Sir GalahadKing Arthur
- 1949The Pilgrimage PlayJesus Christ
- 1949Barbary PirateRindeff
- 1949Jolson Sings AgainTheater Manager (uncredited)
- 1949The Lost TribeZoron
- 1949Life of St. PaulSt. Paul
- 1949Ambassador for ChristSt. Paul
- 1948Congo BillDr. Greenway
- 1948Abraham's FaithGod (voice)
- 1948The Gallant BladeD'Emery
- 1948The Black ArrowGuard (uncredited)
- 1948Angels' AlleyFr. O'Hanlon
- 1948Life of St. PaulSt. Paul
- 1947Amos, Shepherd of TekoaJosiah
- 1947Faith of JairusJesus Christ
- 1946The Calling of MatthewJesus
- 1945The Blind Beggar of JerusalemJesus
- 1945CorneredDominion Official (uncredited)
- 1945Identity UnknownCol. F.A. Marlin
- 1945Tonight and Every NightBritish Army Officer (uncredited)
- 1944Mr. Winkle Goes to War
- 1944The White Cliffs of DoverBritish Naval Officer (uncredited)
- 1944Follow the BoysBull Fiddler (uncredited)
- 1944A Guy Named JoeMan (uncredited)
- 1944Texas MasqueradeJames Corwin
- 1943Lassie Come HomeJoe's Teacher (uncredited)
- 1943Journey Into FaithJesus
- 1943Corvette K-225Naval Officer
- 1943SaharaBritish Soldier (uncredited)
- 1943First Comes CourageBlake
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