Leo Fuchs

Biography

Leo Fuchs was a Polish-born Jewish American actor born Avrum Leib Fuchs in Warsaw or Lwów, Poland, known for his work as a comic, dancer, and coupletist. He began acting at five and made his American debut on Broadway in 1929 with Moishe Oysher in "Lucky Boy". A versatile performer who wrote much of his own material, Fuchs appeared both on stage and screen, including notable roles in "The Frisco Kid" (1979) and "The Story of Ruth" (1960).