Murder, She Wrote
1984
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Sheldon Leonard Bershad (February 22, 1907 – January 11, 1997) was an American film and television actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. Early life. Sheldon Leonard Bershad was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of middle-class Jewish parents Frank Bershad and Anna Levit. [1] He graduated from Syracuse University in 1929. Career.
Leonard is also regarded as having invented the television spin-off. Born February 22, 1907. Died January 10, 1997 (89) Add to list. Won 3 Primetime Emmys. 8 wins & 7 nominations total. Photos 82. Known for. The Danny Thomas Show. 7.1. TV Series. Producer (produced by)
Mini Bio. Sheldon Leonard was born in New York City's lower Manhattan, the son of Jewish parents. He studied acting at Syracuse University and, after graduating, landed a job on Wall Street. Following the Wall Street crash of 1929, he found himself unemployed and resolved to become a professional actor on the stage.
Jan 13, 1997 · Sheldon Leonard, whose performances as snarling underworld figures in scores of Hollywood movies in the 1940's gave way to an equally prolific career producing and directing some of the most...
About this interview. In his two-and-a-half-hour interview, Sheldon Leonard (1907-1997) shares his fondest memories about the pioneering programs he produced such as The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show and I Spy. He also speaks highly of the talented group of people he worked with, including Danny Thomas, Mary ...
5 days ago · Jan 12, 1997. Sheldon Leonard, who went from playing Hollywood tough guys to producing such TV hits as "The Andy Griffith Show" and "I Spy," died Friday in his home. He was 89. Leonard played...
Jan 10, 1997 · Sheldon Leonard Bershad (February 22, 1907 – January 11, 1997) was an American film and television actor, producer, director, and writer. Sheldon Leonard Bershad was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of middle class Jewish parents Anna Levit and Frank Bershad. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1929.
