Nelson Leigh (born Sydney Talbot Christie; January 1, 1905 – July 3, 1985) was an American motion picture actor of the 1940s and 1950s.

Early years

Born in

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, Leigh was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christie. He was a graduate of the

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, class of 1929.

Career

Leigh appeared on Broadway in ''Hamlet'' (1945). Leigh made over 130 appearances in motion pictures of the era, mainly in supporting roles. He appeared in the cult science fiction movie '' World Without End'' as Dr. Gailbraithe. Later in his career he appeared mainly on television, such as in the 1955 anthology drama series '' Police Call'' and in popular TV shows such as "Perry Mason", ''

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'' and in a 1950 episode (#21) of the TV series ''

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'' He made regular appearances in the Christian television anthology series, '' This Is the Life'', in the recurring role of Pastor Martin. Leigh tended to play authority figures such as military officers and clergymen, but also played roles varied as

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in a Christian film ''The Living Bible'' and numerous villains. He also played the Apostle Paul in the "Life of St. Paul" series and again in the "Acts of the Apostles" series. In 1954, he played a priest, Father Kerrigan, in the

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film, ''Jesse James v. the Daltons.'' On stage, Leigh portrayed Jesus Christ in multiple years in the annual production of the Pilgrimage Play in the Hollywood Pilgrimage Bowl. In 1949, he portrayed the Ghost of Christmas Past in a notoriously low-budgeted half-hour television version of

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'', with

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as narrator and

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Recognition

In 1949, the American Association of Religious Film Directors gave Leigh its Best Actor Award for his portrayal of the Christus in ''The Calling of Matthew''. In 1953 he won a "Christian Oscar" from the National Evangelistic Film Foundation for his work in two series, ''The Living Bible'' and '' This Is the Life''.

Selected filmography

* ''

Appointment in Berlin ''Appointment in Berlin'' (also known as ''Assignment in Berlin'') is a 1943 American war drama film directed by Alfred E. Green and starring George Sanders, Marguerite Chapman and Onslow Stevens. The film's plot follows an R.A.F. officer who inf ...

'' (1943) - Civilian (uncredited) * ''

First Comes Courage ''First Comes Courage'' is a 1943 American war film, the final film directed by Dorothy Arzner, one of the few female directors in Hollywood at the time. The film was based on the 1943 novel ''Commandos'' by Elliott Arnold, adapted by George Skla ...

'' (1943) - Blake (uncredited) * ''

The Man from Down Under ''The Man from Down Under'' is an American 1943 drama film starring Charles Laughton as a man who raises two war orphans. It was called "Hollywood's first full-length film dealing exclusively with Australia and Australians". Plot After the end ...

'' (1943) - Man in Sydney Pub (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1943) - British Soldier (uncredited) * ''

Corvette K-225 ''Corvette K-225'' is a 1943 American war film starring Randolph Scott and James Brown, with Ella Raines making her feature film debut. Directed by Richard Rosson, the film was released in the UK as ''The Nelson Touch''. Robert Mitchum, cred ...

'' (1943) - Naval Officer (uncredited) * ''

Lassie Come Home ''Lassie Come Home'' is a 1943 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Technicolor feature film starring Roddy McDowall and canine actor Pal, in a story about the profound bond between Yorkshire boy Joe Carraclough and his rough collie, Lassie. The film was dire ...

'' (1943) - Joe's Teacher (uncredited) * ''

The Return of the Vampire ''The Return of the Vampire'' is a 1943 American horror film directed by Lew Landers and starring Bela Lugosi, Frieda Inescort, Nina Foch, Miles Mander, Roland Varno, and Matt Willis. Its plot follows a vampire named Armand Tesla, who has two en ...

'' (1943) - Sir Frederick's Office Assistant (uncredited) * ''

A Guy Named Joe ''A Guy Named Joe'' is a 1943 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Victor Fleming. The film was produced by Everett Riskin, and starred Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, and Van Johnson. The screenplay, written by Dalton Trumbo and Fred ...

'' (1943) - Man (uncredited) * ''

What a Woman! ''What a Woman!'' is a 1943 American romantic comedy film directed by Irving Cummings and starring Rosalind Russell and Brian Aherne. The screenplay concerns a literary agent Carol Ainsley's trying to transform her star client, Michael Cobb, i ...

'' (1943) - Reporter (uncredited) * ''

Texas Masquerade ''Texas Masquerade'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by George Archainbaud, written by Jack Lait Jr. and Norman Houston, and starring William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jimmy Rogers, Don Costello, Mady Correll and Francis McDonald. It was rel ...

'' (1944) - James Corwin * ''

Two-Man Submarine ''Two-Man Submarine'' is a 1944 American action film directed by Lew Landers and written by Griffin Jay and Leslie T. White. The film stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, J. Carrol Naish, Robert B. Williams, Abner Biberman and George Lynn. The film ...

'' (1944) - Naval Officer (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1944) - Vincent Blake (uncredited) * '' The Girl in the Case'' (1944) - Fred (uncredited) * '' Follow the Boys'' (1944) - Bull Fiddler (uncredited) * '' The White Cliffs of Dover'' (1944) - British Naval Officer (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1944) - Wiffle - Makeup Artist * ''

Mr. Winkle Goes to War ''Mr. Winkle Goes to War'' is a 1944 war comedy film starring Edward G. Robinson and Ruth Warrick, based on a novel by Theodore Pratt. Plot On June 1, 1942, after fourteen years working in a bank, mild-mannered 44-year-old Wilbert G. Winkle su ...

'' (1944) - Army Doctor (uncredited) * ''

U-Boat Prisoner ''U-Boat Prisoner'', also known as ''Dangerous Mists'', is a 1944 American film. Direction was credited to Lew Landers. The script was written by Aubrey Wisberg. Cast *Bruce Bennett as Archie Gibbs *Erik Rolf as Capt. Ganz *John Abbott as Alfon ...

'' (1944) - Destroyer Lt. Hagen (uncredited) * ''

Meet Miss Bobby Socks ''Meet Miss Bobby Socks'' is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by Glenn Tryon and starring Bob Crosby and Lynn Merrick. The film was released by Columbia Pictures on October 12, 1944. Cast *Bob Crosby as Don Collins *Lynn Merrick as He ...

'' (1944) - Henry Bricker (uncredited) * '' Tonight and Every Night'' (1945) - British Army Officer (uncredited) * '' It's a Pleasure'' (1945) - Waiter (scenes deleted) * '' Identity Unknown'' (1945) - Col. F.A. Marlin * ''

Son of Lassie ''Son of Lassie'' (also known as ''Laddie, Son of Lassie'') is a 1945 American Technicolor feature film produced by MGM based on characters created by Eric Knight, and starring Peter Lawford, Donald Crisp, June Lockhart and Pal (credited as L ...

'' (1945) - Flight Coordinator (uncredited) * '' Cornered'' (1945) - Dominion Official (uncredited) * '' The Sailor Takes a Wife'' (1945) - Canadian Officer (uncredited) * ''

The Bandit of Sherwood Forest ''The Bandit of Sherwood Forest'' is a 1946 American Technicolor adventure film directed by Henry Levin & George Sherman and starring Cornel Wilde, Anita Louise, Jill Esmond and Edgar Buchanan. Plot Robin Hood's son (Cornel Wilde) returns to s ...

'' (1946) - Robin Hood's Man (uncredited) * ''

Brick Bradford ''Brick Bradford'' is a science fiction comic strip created by writer William Ritt, a journalist based in Cleveland, and artist Clarence Gray. It was first distributed on August 21, 1933 by Central Press Association, a subsidiary of King Features ...

'' (1947, Serial) - Edward Preston (uncredited) * ''

Angels' Alley ''Angels' Alley'' is a 1948 comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. It is the ninth film in the series and the first one without Bobby Jordan. Plot Slip's cousin Jimmy is released from prison for good behavior and ...

'' (1948) - Father O'Hanlon * ''

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'' (1948) - Guard (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1948, Serial) - Jor-El (uncredited) * ''

The Gallant Blade ''The Gallant Blade'' is a 1948 American Cinecolor adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Larry Parks as a peasant hero of France in the 17th century after the Thirty Years' War. Cast *Larry Parks as Lt. David Picard * Marguerite Ch ...

'' (1948) - D'Emery (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1948, Serial) - Dr. Greenway * '' Racing Luck'' (1948) - Hendricks * '' The Fighting O'Flynn'' (1949) - Officer (uncredited) * '' The Lost Tribe'' (1949) - Zoron * ''

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'' (1949) - Rindeff * ''

Jolson Sings Again ''Jolson Sings Again'' is a 1949 American musical biographical film directed by Henry Levin, and the sequel to ''The Jolson Story'' (1946), both of which cover the life of singer Al Jolson. It was the highest-grossing film of 1949 and received ...

'' (1949) - Theater Manager (uncredited) * ''

Adventures of Sir Galahad ''Adventures of Sir Galahad'' is the 41st serial released in 1949 by Columbia Pictures. Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, it stars George Reeves, Nelson Leigh, William Fawcett, Hugh Prosser, and Lois Hall. It was based on Arthurian legend, one o ...

'' (1949, Serial) - King Arthur * ''

The Pilgrimage Play ''The Pilgrimage Play'' is a 1949 historical drama film directed by Frank Strayer, from an original screenplay by Arthur Pierson. It was adapted from the play by Christine Wetherill Stevenson. The film stars Nelson Leigh, Stephen Chase, and Le ...

'' (1949) - Jesus of Nazareth * ''Life of St. Paul Series'' (1949) - St. Paul * ''

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'' (1950) - Reverend E.R. Holcom (uncredited) * ''

Rogues of Sherwood Forest ''Rogues of Sherwood Forest'' is a 1950 Technicolor adventure film from Columbia Pictures, directed by Gordon Douglas, and starring John Derek as Robin, the Earl of Huntingdon, the son of Robin Hood, Diana Lynn as Lady Marianne, and Alan Hale, S ...

'' (1950) - Baron Benedict (uncredited) * '' Home Town Story'' (1951) - Dr. Johnson * ''

Yukon Manhunt ''Yukon Manhunt'' is a 1951 American Northern film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Kirby Grant, Gail Davis and Margaret Field. The film was the sixth in the series of ten films featuring Kirby Grant as a Canadian Mountie.Drew, p. 22 ...

'' (1951) - Jim Kenmore * ''

Hurricane Island ''Hurricane Island'' is a 1951 American Supercinecolor adventure film directed by Lew Landers and starring Jon Hall. Plot Juan Ponce de León searches for the Fountain of Youth, but it is not an easy quest, thanks to bad weather, a treacherou ...

'' (1951) - Padre * '' Submarine Command'' (1951) - Gen. Whitehead (uncredited) * '' Bugles in the Afternoon'' (1952) - Maj. Reno (uncredited) * ''

Thief of Damascus '' Thief of Damascus '' is a 1952 American Technicolor adventure film directed by Will Jason and starring Paul Henreid. The film features a generous use of stock footage from such films as ''Joan of Arc''. The film, produced by Sam Katzman, was ...

'' (1952) - Ben Jammal * ''Magnificent Adventure'' (1952) * ''

Savage Mutiny ''Savage Mutiny'' is a 1953 Jungle Jim film starring Johnny Weissmuller. It was the tenth entry in the series. Plot Cast References External links''Savage Mutiny''at IMDb''Savage Mutiny''at TCMDB Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is an Ameri ...

'' (1953) - Dr. Parker * '' Split Second'' (1953) - Scientist at Control Station (uncredited) * '' Valley of Head Hunters'' (1953) - Mr. Bradley * '' The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd'' (1953, Serial) - Robert Langdon hs. 1-3, 13-15(uncredited) * ''

Prisoners of the Casbah ''Prisoners of the Casbah'' is a 1953 American adventure film directed by Richard L. Bare and starring Gloria Grahame, Cesar Romero and Turhan Bey.Lentz p.143 The film's art direction was by Paul Palmentola. Plot Cast * Gloria Grahame as Pr ...

'' (1953) - Emir (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1953) - Alf Slade * '' Texas Bad Man'' (1953) - Bradley * ''

Jesse James vs. the Daltons ''Jesse James vs. the Daltons'' is a 1954 American 3-D Western film directed by William Castle and starring Brett King, Barbara Lawrence and James Griffith. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures and was one of three films shot b ...

'' (1954) - Father Kerrigan * ''

Drums of Tahiti ''Drums of Tahiti'' is a 1954 American South Seas (genre), south seas adventure film directed by William Castle and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Patricia Medina and Francis L. Sullivan. ''Drums of Tahiti'' was released in 3D film, 3-D, and was one of ...

'' (1954) - Minister (uncredited) * ''

The Saracen Blade ''The Saracen Blade'' is a 1954 American adventure film directed by William Castle and starring Ricardo Montalbán, Betta St. John and Rick Jason.

'' (1954) - Isaac * ''

The Black Shield of Falworth ''The Black Shield of Falworth'' is a 1954 American Technicolor film from Universal-International, produced by Robert Arthur and Melville Tucker and directed by Rudolph Maté. It stars Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, David Farrar, Herbert Marshall, an ...

'' (1954) - Archbishop at Myles' Knighting (uncredited) * '' The Outlaw's Daughter'' (1954) - Jim Dalton * ''

Big House, U.S.A. ''Big House, U.S.A.'' is a 1955 American crime film directed by Howard W. Koch and written by John C. Higgins. The film stars Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, William Talman, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Charles Bronson. The film was re ...

'' (1955) - Madden's FBI Supervisor (uncredited) * '' The Virgin Queen'' (1955) - Physician (uncredited) * '' Creature with the Atom Brain'' (1955) - Dr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited) * ''

Rebel Without a Cause ''Rebel Without a Cause'' is a 1955 American coming-of-age drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. Filmed in the then recently introduced CinemaScope format and directed by Nicholas Ray, it offered both social co ...

'' (1955) - Desk Sergeant #1 (uncredited) * '' World Without End'' (1956) - Dr. Eldon Galbraithe * ''

The First Texan ''The First Texan'' is a 1956 American Western film in CinemaScope and Technicolor directed by Byron Haskin. It stars Joel McCrea and Felicia Farr.Hold Back the Night Hold may refer to: Physical spaces * Hold (ship), interior cargo space * Baggage hold, cargo space on an airplane * Stronghold, a castle or other fortified place Arts, entertainment, and media * Hold (musical term), a pause, also called a Ferm ...

'' (1956) - Lt. Col. Toomey * '' Strange Intruder'' (1956) - Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Toward the Unknown ''Toward the Unknown'', originally called ''Flight Test Center'' and titled ''Brink of Hell'' in its UK release, is a 1956 American war film about the dawn of supersonic flight filmed on location at Edwards Air Force Base. Starring William Holden ...

'' (1956) - Chaplain (uncredited) * '' Friendly Persuasion'' (1956) - Methodist Minister (uncredited) * ''Untamed Mistress'' (1956) - The Holy Man * ''

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'' (1957) - Director (uncredited) * ''

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral The gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a thirty-second shootout between law enforcement officer, lawmen led by Virgil Earp and members of a loosely organized group of outlaws called the Cochise County Cowboys, Cowboys that occurred at about 3: ...

'' (1957) - Mayor Kelly * '' God Is My Partner'' (1957) - Rev. William Goodwin * '' Jet Pilot'' (1957) - FBI Agent (uncredited) * ''

The Unholy Wife ''The Unholy Wife'' is a 1957 Technicolor film noir crime film produced and directed by John Farrow at RKO Radio Pictures, but released by Universal Pictures as RKO was in the process of ceasing its film activities. The film features Diana Dors, ...

'' (1957) - Metallurgy Expert (uncredited) * ''

Bombers B-52 ''Bombers B-52'' (released in the UK as ''No Sleep till Dawn''Leverence 1974, pp. 233–234.) is a 1957 Warner Bros. CinemaScope film in WarnerColor, produced by Richard Whorf and directed by Gordon Douglas. The film stars Natalie Wood and Karl ...

'' (1957) - Brig. Gen. Wayne Acton * ''

Official Detective ''Official Detective'' is an American anthology television series which aired in syndication from 1957 to March 19, 1958. The series was hosted by veteran film actor Everett Sloane.McNeil, Alex (1996). ''Total Television'' (4th ed.). New York: P ...

'' (1957, Episode: "Tinseled Alibi") - Cozco * ''The Book of Acts Series'' (1957) - Apostle Paul / Saul of Tarsus * ''

The Naked and the Dead ''The Naked and the Dead'' is a novel written by Norman Mailer. Published by Rinehart & Company in 1948, when he was 25, it was his debut novel. It depicts the experiences of a platoon during World War II, based partially on Mailer's experiences ...

'' (1958) - Admiral (uncredited) * ''

Voice in the Mirror ''Voice in the Mirror'', also known as ''How Lonely the Night'' and ''This Day Alone'', is a 1958 American CinemaScope film noir drama film directed by Harry Keller and starring Richard Egan and Julie London. Plot After sinking into the depth ...

'' (1958) - Dr. Bernhardt (uncredited) * ''

Step Down to Terror ''Step Down to Terror'' (also known as ''The Silent Stranger'') is a 1958 American film noir crime film directed by Harry Keller and starring Colleen Miller, Charles Drake (actor), Charles Drake and Rod Taylor. It is a remake of the 1943 Alfred ...

'' (1958) - Reverend Johnson * '' In Love and War'' (1958) - Lt. Col. Herron (uncredited) * '' The Hangman'' (1959) - Col. Hammond (uncredited) * '' Imitation of Life'' (1959) - Doctor (uncredited) * ''

These Thousand Hills ''These Thousand Hills'' is a 1959 American Western film directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Don Murray, Richard Egan, Lee Remick, Stuart Whitman and Patricia Owens. The screenplay was written by Alfred Hayes. It is based on the nov ...

'' (1959) - Brother Van (uncredited) * ''

Operation Petticoat ''Operation Petticoat'' is a 1959 American World War II submarine comedy film in Eastmancolor from Universal-International, produced by Robert Arthur, directed by Blake Edwards, that stars Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. The film tells in fla ...

'' (1959) - Adm. Koenig (uncredited) * ''

Vice Raid ''Vice Raid'' is a 1959 B-movie crime drama directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Mamie Van Doren and Richard Coogan. It was issued on a double bill with '' Inside the Mafia''. Plot Police Sgt. Whitey Brandon works for the Vice Squad and is d ...

'' (1959) - Louise's Attending Physician (uncredited) * ''

Ma Barker's Killer Brood ''Ma Barker's Killer Brood'' is a neo noir crime film, released in 1960. The low-budget film was directed by Bill Karn and starred Lurene Tuttle as the title character, Ma Barker. The film is a highly fictionalized account of the life of Ma B ...

'' (1960) - George Barker * ''

The Gallant Hours ''The Gallant Hours'' is an American docudrama from 1960 about William F. Halsey, Jr. and his efforts in fighting against Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II. This film was direc ...

'' (1960) - Adm. Dan Callaghan (uncredited) * ''

Ocean's 11 ''Ocean's 11'' is a 1960 American heist film directed and produced by Lewis Milestone from a screenplay by Harry Brown and Charles Lederer, based on a story by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell. The film stars five of the Rat Pack ...

'' (1960) - Doctor / Specialist (uncredited) * '' The Dark at the Top of the Stairs'' (1960) - Ed Peabody (uncredited) * ''

A Fever in the Blood ''A Fever in the Blood'' is a 1961 American courtroom drama, produced and distributed by Warner Brothers. The film features a roster of the studio's television contract players, often miscast according to the film's producer and screenwriter Roy ...

'' (1961) - Doctor (uncredited) * '' The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come'' (1961) - Mr. Turner * '' Lover Come Back'' (1961) - Northcross, Ad Council Chairman (uncredited) * '' The Outsider'' (1961) - Judge (uncredited) * ''

Incident in an Alley ''Incident in an Alley'' is a 1962 American neo noir crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Chris Warfield, Erin O'Donnell and Harp McGuire. The film's premise rests on a legal precedent that police may use force against fleeing s ...

'' (1962) - Police Commissioner Bell (uncredited) * '' A Gathering of Eagles'' (1963) - Gen. Aymes * ''

The Silencers ''The Silencers'' is the title of a 1962 spy novel by Donald Hamilton, the fourth in a series of books featuring assassin Matt Helm. Plot summary When a female agent in Mexico is killed before Helm can complete his mission to extract her, he f ...

'' (1966) - Tung-Tze Agent (uncredited) * ''

The Nickel Ride ''The Nickel Ride'' is a 1974 American neo-noir crime film directed and produced by Robert Mulligan and starring Jason Miller, Linda Haynes, Victor French, Bo Hopkins, and John Hillerman. It is the debut film of screenwriter Eric Roth. It wa ...

'' (1974) - (uncredited) (final film role)

References

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