Leyland Hodgson

Biography

Leyland Hodgson was a versatile English-born American character actor who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. Born in London in 1892, he began his career on stage at just 6 years old, touring Australia and later moving to Hollywood in 1930. He appeared in over 130 films, including notable roles in the Sherlock Holmes franchise and several Universal horror classics, before passing away in 1949 due to a heart attack.