Leonard Landy
Leonard Landy | |
|---|---|
 Leonard Landy in Waldo's Last Stand (1940) | |
| Born | July 3, 1933 California, US |
| Died | July 26, 2017(aged 84) Palm Desert, California,United States |
| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1938–1941 |
Leonard Jerome Landy(July 3, 1933 – July 26, 2017) was an American child actor. He appeared in theOur Gangcomedies from 1938 until 1941, in which he went by the names of Percy, Phooey, Deacon, and Leonard.[1]
Our Gang
[edit]Landy joinedOur Gangin 1938, around the end of the Hal Roach era. Landy first appeared in the shortFeed 'em and Weep.He was first named Percy. However, he was known as Deacon for a while, and Phooey once until finally settling on his real name, Leonard. The character played by Landy was known for having big ears and freckles.[2]He last appeared inFightin' Fools.[3]
AfterOur Gang
[edit]AfterOur Gang,his life remained a mystery for a while. He showed up to the 1980Our Gangreunion which was original going to be organised byDarla Hood.[4]He was one of the last living rascals.
Death
[edit]In 2017, Landy died. He was one of the last living rascals. He was outlived by his wife and two children.[5]
References
[edit]- ^"R.I.P. Leonard Landy, the red-haired, freckle-faced member of the Little Rascals".MeTV.RetrievedMay 13,2023.
- ^III, Harris M. Lentz (May 3, 2018).Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2017.McFarland. pp. 230–231.ISBN978-1-4766-3318-3.
- ^"'Our Gang' Actor Leonard Landy Passes Away ".News18.July 29, 2017.RetrievedMay 13,2023.
- ^Jr, William Thomas (February 2010).OTAY! THE BILLY "BUCKWHEAT" THOMAS STORY.BearManor Media.
- ^Rubin, Rebecca (July 27, 2017)."Leonard Landy, 'Our Gang' Actor, Dies at 84".Variety.