Jerry Leggio

Jerry Leggio

actor

Jerry Leggio was born on Sep 23, 1935 in USA. Jerry Leggio's big-screen debut came with Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte directed by Robert Aldrich in 1964, strarring Doctor (uncredited). Jerry Leggio is known for Ruffian directed by Yves Simoneau, Sam Shepard stars as Frank Whiteley and Frank Whaley as Bill Nack. The upcoming new movie Jerry Leggio plays is Speech & Debate which will be released on Apr 07, 2017.

Over the past 50+ years Jerry has appeared in over 50 stage productions. Among his most prominent community theater roles are: Sheriff Dodd in 'Best Little Whorehouse In Texas', Hajj in 'Kismet', Phil in 'That Championship Season', Billy Bigelow in 'Carousel', Stanley in 'Streetcar Named Desire', Colonel Jessep in 'A Few Good Men' and most recently Henry Drummond in 'Inherit The Wind'. Some of his professional roles: the King in 'King And I', King Arthur in 'Camelot', Capt von Trapp in 'Sound Of Music' and Ben Chambers in 'Norman, Is That You?' He is especially proud of his many headline rave reviews.Throughout the 60s and 70s Jerry had been very active in promoting Louisana's role in hosting location filming for the major studios, independent producers and all the leading TV networks. In 2014 he was awarded the Anne Price Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts to grow the film industry in Louisiana.

  • Birthday

    Sep 23, 1935
  • Place of Birth

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

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