Leo Gorcey
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📘 Biography
Leo Gorcey was an American actor best known for his roles in the popular film series Dead End Kids, East Side Kids, and The Bowery Boys. He often played the tough but lovable streetwise leader, a role that made him a familiar face in over 70 films from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Gorcey began his career on Broadway in the stage production of Dead End, which transitioned to a successful film adaptation in 1937. His signature character, Slip Mahoney, became iconic for his comic malapropisms and Bronx accent.
Though his career declined in the 1960s, Gorcey’s work left a lasting mark on American cinema and youth culture. His contributions to ensemble comedy paved the way for later group-based film comedies.
📽️ Full Filmography
Leo Gorcey starred in dozens of films over three decades. Here are some notable titles:
- Dead End (1937) – Film debut alongside the original Dead End Kids.
- Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) – Appeared with James Cagney and the Dead End Kids.
- Spooks Run Wild (1941) – Early East Side Kids comedy with horror themes.
- Clancy Street Boys (1943) – A classic entry in the East Side Kids series.
- Bowery to Bagdad (1955) – One of many comedies from The Bowery Boys series.
Note: For a comprehensive list of his works, refer to his IMDb filmography.