Leonard P. Geer
Acting
Biography
Leonard P. Geer (May 9, 1914 - January 9, 1989) was an American actor and stuntman. He appeared in many Western films and shows, usually in background roles. Notably he starred as ranch hand Ollie in the first two serials of The Adventures of Spin and Marty (1955 - 1956). Geer also was noted for his stunt work on films such as North by Northwest (1959), The Birds (1963), The Blues Brothers (1980), Breathless (1983), and Scarface (1983). He served as a stunt double for actors Robert Mitchum and George Montgomery.
Born: May 9, 1914
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Known For
The Munsters
A family of friendly monsters that have misadventures all while never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.
Bonanza
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
Pistols 'n' Petticoats is an American Western sitcom
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
Starsky & Hutch
Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City.
Love Streams
Two closely-bound, emotionally wounded siblings reunite after years apart.
The Rifleman
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
Further Adventures of Spin and Marty
About a freckle-faced Spin and wealthy city kid Marty at the Triple R Ranch summer camp. Adding to the fun are exclusive interviews with the original cast members and a special tour of the original filming site.
Filmography
as Old Man
as Whitlow Kepler
as Lenny
as Cornellus
as Old Man
as Old Man on Motorcycle
as 1st Thug
as Derelict
as Truck Driver
as Lester Jones
as Town Drunk
as The Waiter
as The Cowpoke
as Derelict
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Spence
as Outlaw
as Prison Wagon Driver
as Wagon Driver
as Ranch Hand
as Tough Guy
as Thug (uncredited)
as Henchman
as Jubal
as Gus Alpert (as Lennie Geer)
as Settler (uncredited)
as Henchman (uncredited)
as Norton
as Woody (uncredited)
as Bank Robber #2 (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Goozy
as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
as Rafe (uncredited)
as Cowhand (uncredited)
as Slim (uncredited)
as Paramedic (uncredited)
as Johnny - a Crewman
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as J.A. Wilson
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Ollie
as Posse Man
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Cowpuncher (uncredited)
as Sparrow (uncredited)
as Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Jehan Man / Flame Man (uncredited)