Len Lesser
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Leonard King Lesser (December 3, 1922 – February 16, 2011) was an American character actor and comedian best known for his recurring role as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld. He was also known for his role as Garvin on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Len Lesser Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Len Lesser reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Len Lesser's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Len Lesser's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Papillon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Len Lesser Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Len Lesser's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Len Lesser has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn! | Inspector Krol (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Baadasssss! | Manny & Mort Goldberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Werewolf Reborn! | Krol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | True Friends | Mr. Slotnick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rave Review | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sorority Girls and the Creature from Hell | Tex | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mob Boss | Don Caglianoti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Faith | Uncle Sal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ain't No Way Back | Papa Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Spy | Dr. Obediah Stern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Grandmother's House | Grandfather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Old Grave Robber | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Du-beat-e-o | Hendricks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Through the Magic Pyramid | Naktah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Take This Job and Shove It | Roach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Death Hunt | Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Main Event | Trainer At Big Bear | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Someone's Watching Me! | Burly Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | House Calls | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Spider-Man | Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Ruby | Barney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Moonshine County Express | Scoggins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Joyride to Nowhere | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Supervan | Banks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales | Abe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Truck Stop Women | Winter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | It's Good to Be Alive | Man at Accident | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Papillon | Guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Slither | Jogger | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dirty Little Billy | Slits | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Blood and Lace | Tom Kredge | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | Platoon Sgt. Bellamy (42nd Engineers) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Last Challenge | Ed (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | How I Spent My Summer Vacation | The Greek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fireball 500 | Man In Garage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | North Dakota Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force | NKVD commissar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Smog | Lelio Marpicati | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Birdman of Alcatraz | Burns (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bells Are Ringing | Charlie Bessemer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Waiter at Sardi's (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Crime and Punishment USA | Desk Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Some Came Running | Indianapolis Poker Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Old Man | Man with Gun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Who Died Twice | Minelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Slaughter on 10th Avenue | Sam (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lust for Life | Cartoonist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Somebody Up There Likes Me | Reporter at Sparring Session (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Shack Out on 101 | Perch | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Big Break | Hunk | Flop | Similar → |
Len Lesser - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Len Lesser?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Len Lesser is "Papillon" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Len Lesser acted in?
Len Lesser has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Len Lesser?
Other notable films include "Birdman of Alcatraz", "Kelly's Heroes", and "The Outlaw Josey Wales".