Leo Gorcey

Biography

Leo Bernard Gorcey was an American actor famous for his portrayal of street-wise city toughs as part of the Dead End Kids, East Side Kids, and Bowery Boys. Born in New York City on June 3, 1917, he rose to stardom after a successful stage play adaptation in 1937, leading to a prolific film career spanning over two decades. Known for his distinctive use of malapropisms, Gorcey's film legacy includes notable roles such as Cecil in "Maisie Gets Her Man" and Eddie in "Out of the Fog".