Leo Gorcey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 3, 1917 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 2, 1969
- Active Years
- 1937–2020 (84 Years)
- Total Credits
- 96 credits in database
Biography
Leo Gorcey was an actor born in New York City, New York, on June 3, 1917, and he died on June 2, 1969, at the age of 51. His parents were vaudeville workers Bernard Gorcey, who was born in 1888 and stood 4 feet 10 inches, and Josephine Condon, who was born in 1901, stood 4 feet 11 inches, and weighed 95 pounds. Leo had two brothers, Fred, born in 1915, and David, born in 1921. In 1935, Leo and his brother David appeared in the stage play Dead End. The play was adapted into a movie in 1937, leading to a prolific film career spanning twenty years. From 1937 to 1939, he starred in seven Dead End Kids movies, followed by 21 East Side Kids films from 1940 to 1945, and 41 Bowery Boys movies from 1946 to 1956.
Career overview
Leo Gorcey was born in New York City, New York on June 3, 1917, to vaudeville actor parents Bernard Gorcey and Josephine Condon. His brothers Fred and David Gorcey were born in 1915 and 1921 respectively, with David later joining him in his acting career. In 1935, Leo and his brother David appeared in the stage play Dead End. The play was adapted into a movie in 1937, which launched a prolific two-decade acting career that established Leo Gorcey as one of the busiest actors of his time.
Between 1937 and 1939, Leo Gorcey starred in seven Dead End Kids movies. This was followed by a run from 1940 to 1945 in which he appeared in 21 East Side Kids films. He subsequently starred in 41 Bowery Boys movies from 1946 to 1956. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 96 known acting credits on the Movie Database.
Leo Gorcey passed away on June 2, 1969, at the age of 51.
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96 titles- The Bowery Boys: Legends of Laughter (2020) as (archive footage)
- Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb (2007) as Muggs McGinnis (archive footage)
- Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Muggs (archive footage)
- Classic Comedy Teams (1986) as The East Side Kids (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Phynx (1970) as Leo Gorcey
- Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar (1966) as Leo
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as First Cab Driver
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Crashing Las Vegas (1956) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Jail Busters (1955) as Slip Mahoney
- Bowery to Bagdad (1955) as Slip Mahoney
- High Society (1955) as Slip Mahoney
- Dig That Uranium (1955) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Spy Chasers (1955) as Slip Mahoney
- Paris Playboys (1954) as Slip Mahoney
- The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters (1954) as Slip Mahoney
- Jungle Gents (1954) as 'Slip' Mahoney
- Jalopy (1953) as Terrence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Loose in London (1953) as Terence Aloysius "Slip" Mahoney
- Private Eyes (1953) as Slip Mahoney
- Clipped Wings (1953) as Slip Mahoney
- Hold That Line (1952) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Here Come the Marines (1952) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Feudin' Fools (1952) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- No Holds Barred (1952) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Let's Go Navy! (1951) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Ghost Chasers (1951) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Bowery Battalion (1951) as Slip Mahoney
- Crazy Over Horses (1951) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Triple Trouble (1950) as Slip Mahoney
- Blonde Dynamite (1950) as Slip Mahoney
- Lucky Losers (1950) as Slip Mahoney
- Blues Busters (1950) as Slip Mahoney
- Hold That Baby! (1949) as Slip Mahoney
- Master Minds (1949) as Slip Mahoney
- Angels in Disguise (1949) as Slip Mahoney
- Fighting Fools (1949) as Slip Mahoney
- So This Is New York (1948) as Sid Mercer
- Jinx Money (1948) as Terrence 'Slip' Mahoney
- Angels' Alley (1948) as Terence 'Slip' Mahoney
- Trouble Makers (1948) as Slip Mahoney
- Smuggler's Cove (1948) as Slip Mahoney
- Hard Boiled Mahoney (1947) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Bowery Buckaroos (1947) as Slip Mahoney
- News Hounds (1947) as Terence J. Montgomery 'Slip' Mahoney
- Live Wires (1946) as Terrence 'Slip' Mahoney
- In Fast Company (1946) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Bowery Bombshell (1946) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Mr. Hex (1946) as Slip Mahoney
- Spook Busters (1946) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Midnight Manhunt (1945) as Clutch Tracy
- Docks of New York (1945) as Muggs McGinnis
- Mr. Muggs Rides Again (1945) as Muggs McGinnis
- Come Out Fighting (1945) as Muggs McGinnis
- Follow the Leader (1944) as Muggs McGinnis
- Block Busters (1944) as Muggs McGinnis
- Million Dollar Kid (1944) as Muggs McGinnis
- Bowery Champs (1944) as Muggs McGinnis
- Destroyer (1943) as Seaman Sarecky
- Ghosts on the Loose (1943) as Muggs McGinnis
- Clancy Street Boys (1943) as Muggs McGinnis
- Kid Dynamite (1943) as Muggs McGinnis
- Mr. Muggs Steps Out (1943) as Muggs McGinnis
- Born to Sing (1942) as 'Snap' Collins
- Mr. Wise Guy (1942) as Muggs McGinnis
- Let's Get Tough (1942) as Muggs McGinnis
- Maisie Gets Her Man (1942) as Cecil
- 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge (1942) as Muggs McGinnis
- Sunday Punch (1942) as 'Biff'
- Smart Alecks (1942) as Muggs McGinnis
- Spooks Run Wild (1941) as Muggs McGinnis
- Out of the Fog (1941) as Eddie
- Bowery Blitzkrieg (1941) as Muggs McGinnis
- Angels with Broken Wings (1941) as Punchy Dorsey
- Flying Wild (1941) as Muggs McGinnis
- Down in San Diego (1941) as 'Snap' Collins
- That Gang of Mine (1940) as Muggs Maloney
- Hullabaloo (1940) as Apartment House Bellhop
- Gallant Sons (1940) as Doc Reardon
- Pride of the Bowery (1940) as Muggs Maloney
- Boys of the City (1940) as Muggs McGinnis
- On Dress Parade (1939) as Slip Duncan
- They Made Me a Criminal (1939) as Spit
- Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) as Leo Finnegan
- Invisible Stripes (1939) as Jimmy
- Hell's Kitchen (1939) as Gyp Haller
- Private Detective (1939) as Newsboy (uncredited)
- Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) as Bim
- Crime School (1938) as Charles 'Spike' Hawkins
- Mannequin (1938) as Clifford Cassidy
- The Beloved Brat (1938) as Spike Matz
- Swingtime in the Movies (1938) as Crime School Kid (uncredited)
- Dead End (1937) as Spit
- Headin' East (1937) as Boy Boxer in Gym (uncredited)
- Portia on Trial (1937) as Joe Gannow
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leo Gorcey best known for?
Leo Gorcey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Crashing Las Vegas (1956), Jail Busters (1955).
When and where was Leo Gorcey born?
Leo Gorcey was born on June 3, 1917 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 2, 1969.
How many credits does Leo Gorcey have?
Leo Gorcey has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2020.
What is Leo Gorcey's background in cinema and television?
Leo Gorcey was an actor born in New York City, New York, on June 3, 1917, and he died on June 2, 1969, at the age of 51. His parents were vaudeville workers Bernard Gorcey, who was born in 1888 and stood 4 feet 10 inches, and Josephine Condon, who was born in 1901, stood 4 feet 11 inches, and weighed 95 pounds. Leo had...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Let's Go Navy! (1951) as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney — aged about 34
- Bowery Battalion (1951) as Slip Mahoney — aged about 34
- Private Eyes (1953) as Slip Mahoney — aged about 36
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 45
- Spy Chasers (1955) as Slip Mahoney — aged about 38
- Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) as Bim — aged about 21
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