Leonard Harris
Biography
Leonard Harris was a renowned American actor and critic, best known for his distinctive roles in two iconic films, Taxi Driver (1976) and Hero at Large (1980), where he portrayed Senator Charles Palantine and the mayor, respectively. Before transitioning to acting, Harris served as a culture critic for WCBS-TV from 1966 until 1974. A prolific writer, he also published three novels, including The Masada Plan, praised by novelist Meyer Levin in The New York Times Book Review.