Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 9, 1914

Died

January 9, 1989 (age 74)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Also Known As

Lenny Gear

Lennie Geer

Lenny Geer

Leonard Geer

Leonard Greer

IMDb

Leonard P. Geer

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.

Filmography

1986FilmThe Thanksgiving Promiseas Old Man 1986FilmBig Troubleas Whitlow Kepler 1984FilmLove Streamsas Lenny 1982FilmThe Sword and the Sorcereras Cornellus 1982TVT. J. Hookeras Old Man 1980FilmCoast to Coastas Old Man on Motorcycle 1980FilmAll God's Children 1980FilmHero at Largeas 1st Thug 1979FilmMind Over Murderas Derelict 1975TVStarsky & Hutchas Truck Driver 1974FilmDirty O'Neilas Lester Jones 1973FilmPushing Up Daisiesas Town Drunk 1969FilmBig Daddy 1966TVPistols 'n' Petticoats 1965TVThe Loner 1965TVLaredo 1964TVThe Munstersas The Cowpoke 1962TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras Derelict 1962TVThe Virginianas Prisoner (uncredited)1962FilmShootout at Big Sagas Henchman 1961TVBen Casey 1960TVThe Westerneras Jubal 1960TVThe Tall Man 1960FilmThe High Powered Rifleas Gus Alpert (as Lennie Geer)1959TVBonanzaas Settler (uncredited)1959TVThe Deputyas Henchman (uncredited)1959TVBlack Saddleas Norton 1958TVBat Mastersonas Woody (uncredited)1958TVThe Rifleman 1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Barfly (uncredited)1958FilmMan from God's Countryas Townsman (uncredited)1958TVMickey Spillane's Mike Hammeras Party Guest (uncredited)1957FilmThe Tall Stranger 1957FilmThe Tijuana Story 1957TVM Squadas Goozy 1957TVWagon Trainas Wagon Train Member (uncredited)1957TVHave Gun, Will Travel 1957FilmGunsight Ridgeas Slim (uncredited)1957FilmThe Giant Clawas Paramedic (uncredited)1957FilmZombies of Mora Tauas Johnny - a Crewman 1957FilmDrangoas Townsman (uncredited)1956FilmThe Brass Legendas Townsman (uncredited)1956TVFurther Adventures of Spin and Martyas Ollie 1956FilmThe Werewolf 1956FilmThe Great Locomotive Chaseas J.A. Wilson 1955FilmA Lawless Streetas Townsman (uncredited)1955TVThe Adventures of Spin and Martyas Ollie 1955TVGunsmokeas Posse Man 1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp 1955FilmApache Ambush 1955FilmWichitaas Cowpuncher (uncredited)1955FilmRobbers' Roostas Sparrow (uncredited)1954TVLassie 1954FilmJesse James vs. the Daltons 1954TVAnnie Oakleyas Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)1953FilmTopekaas Townsman (uncredited)1953FilmFlame of Calcuttaas Jehan Man / Flame Man (uncredited)