Leonard Lightfoot
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 2, 1947 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–1997 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Leonard Lightfoot is an American film and television actor born on December 2, 1947, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 23 known acting credits. He is recognized for his role as the attorney Leonard Rollins during the first season of the sitcom Silver Spoons and for his portrayal of Deputy Alvin Wiggins in the series She's the Sheriff. His filmography includes appearances in productions such as Tentacles, Cutter's Way, Murder, She Wrote, Brooklyn South, Seinfeld, Open House, Married... with Children, Quantum Leap, and The Incredible Hulk. Also known as Leonard C. Lightfoot, he was previously married to Nancy Jean Lynn. He continues to be recognized for his contributions to both film and television.
Career overview
Leonard Lightfoot is an American film and television actor who was born on December 2, 1947, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 23 known credits in the entertainment industry. He is recognized for his television work, including his role as the attorney Leonard Rollins during the first season of the sitcom Silver Spoons. Additionally, he portrayed Deputy Alvin Wiggins in the sitcom She's the Sheriff. His television appearances also include roles in Murder, She Wrote, Brooklyn South, Seinfeld, Open House, Married... with Children, Quantum Leap, and The Incredible Hulk.
In the realm of film, Lightfoot has appeared in productions such as Tentacles and Cutter's Way. He is also known by the name Leonard C. Lightfoot. Beyond his professional acting career, public records indicate that he was previously married to Nancy Jean Lynn. His body of work spans several decades, reflecting a consistent presence in both film and television projects since the late 1970s.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- Brooklyn South (1997) as Gavin Cox
- The Pretender (1996) as Reb McElroy
- Virus (1995) as Attendant
- Seinfeld (1989) as Clyde
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Officer Little
- Married... with Children (1987) as Oliver
- A Different World (1987) as Ted Selman
- She's the Sheriff (1987) as Deputy Alvin Wiggins
- Roomies (1987)
- Open House (1987) as TJ
- The Check is in the Mail... (1986) as Burglar #1
- Hunter (1984) as Lester Smith
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Detective Henderson
- Summer Fantasy (1984) as Smitty
- Silver Spoons (1982) as Leonard Rollins
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- The Brady Brides (1981)
- Cutter's Way (1981) as Black #3
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Cirus
- The White Shadow (1978) as Teacher
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Tentacles (1977) as Deputy
- The Jeffersons (1975)
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What movies or TV shows is Leonard Lightfoot best known for?
Leonard Lightfoot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Brooklyn South (1997), The Pretender (1996), Virus (1995), Seinfeld (1989).
When and where was Leonard Lightfoot born?
Leonard Lightfoot was born on December 2, 1947 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Leonard Lightfoot have?
Leonard Lightfoot has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 1997.
What is Leonard Lightfoot's background in cinema and television?
Leonard Lightfoot is an American film and television actor born on December 2, 1947, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 23 known acting credits. He is recognized for his role as the attorney Leonard Rollins during the first season of the sitcom Silver Spoons and for his portrayal of De...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Gavin Cox — aged about 49
- Seinfeld (1989) as Clyde — aged about 41
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Officer Little — aged about 41
- The Brady Brides (1981) — aged about 33
- Married... with Children (1987) as Oliver — aged about 39
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 33
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