Len Lesser
ActingAbout Len Lesser
Leonard King Lesser (December 3, 1922 – February 16, 2011) was an American character actor and comedian best known for his recurring role as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld. He was also known for his role as Garvin on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Len Lesser reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Len Lesser's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Len Lesser remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Papillon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Len Lesser Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Len Lesser's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Len Lesser.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn! | Inspector Krol (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Baadasssss! | Manny & Mort Goldberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Werewolf Reborn! | Krol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | True Friends | Mr. Slotnick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rave Review | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sorority Girls and the Creature from Hell | Tex | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mob Boss | Don Caglianoti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Faith | Uncle Sal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ain't No Way Back | Papa Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Spy | Dr. Obediah Stern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Grandmother's House | Grandfather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Old Grave Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Du-beat-e-o | Hendricks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Through the Magic Pyramid | Naktah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Take This Job and Shove It | Roach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Death Hunt | Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Main Event | Trainer At Big Bear | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Someone's Watching Me! | Burly Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | House Calls | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Spider-Man | Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Ruby | Barney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Moonshine County Express | Scoggins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Joyride to Nowhere | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Supervan | Banks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales | Abe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Truck Stop Women | Winter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | It's Good to Be Alive | Man at Accident | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Papillon | Guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Slither | Jogger | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dirty Little Billy | Slits | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Blood and Lace | Tom Kredge | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | Platoon Sgt. Bellamy (42nd Engineers) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Last Challenge | Ed (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | How I Spent My Summer Vacation | The Greek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fireball 500 | Man In Garage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | North Dakota Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force | NKVD commissar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Smog | Lelio Marpicati | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Birdman of Alcatraz | Burns (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bells Are Ringing | Charlie Bessemer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Waiter at Sardi's (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Crime and Punishment USA | Desk Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Some Came Running | Indianapolis Poker Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Old Man | Man with Gun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Slaughter on 10th Avenue | Sam (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lust for Life | Cartoonist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Somebody Up There Likes Me | Reporter at Sparring Session (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Shack Out on 101 | Perch | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Big Break | Hunk | Flop | Similar → |
Len Lesser - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Len Lesser?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Len Lesser is "Papillon" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Len Lesser acted in?
Len Lesser has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Len Lesser?
Other notable films include "Birdman of Alcatraz", "The Outlaw Josey Wales", and "Kelly's Heroes".