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Nov 28, 2009 · Jan Leighton, an actor who conjured a career by dressing up as historical figures, appearing in so many commercials, print advertisements and industrial films as George Washington, William...
Years active. 1949–2009. Spouse. Lynda Myles. Children. 2. Jan Leighton (December 27, 1921 - November 16, 2009) was an American actor and model who appeared in more than 3,000 roles. He specialized in portraying historic characters, but also worked as a voice actor and hand model. He was credited by the Guinness Book of World Records with ...
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Feb 29, 2024 · Published Feb 29, 2024. Do you feel lazy yet? Custom Image by Zanda Rice. The Big Picture. Jan Leighton holds the world record for most acting roles with 3,395 credits. Leighton took on various...
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Aug 12, 2010 · Jan Leighton, an actor whose calling card was an uncanny ability to inhabit historical figures in commercials, print advertisements and industrial films, died November 16, 2009, in Manhattan. He was 87. According to news reports, the cause was complications after a stroke.
Jan Leighton was “the man of 3,000 faces” who entered Guinness World Records as the actor who played the most roles — 3,372 by the time of his death. He achieved this prolific list of credits by
Jan Leighton was born on 27 December 1921 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Zapped! (1982), The Dean Martin Show (1965) and Man Against Crime (1949).
Nov 29, 2009 · NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Actor Jan Leighton, who was once listed as having portrayed more roles than any other actor, died in New York at the age of 87, his daughter Hallie said.
