Movies (Acting Roles)

Magick Lantern Cycle
Nelson Leigh would have been no older than 80 in Magick Lantern Cycle as 'Jesus Christ (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2019

Where Jesus Walked
Nelson Leigh would have been no older than 80 in Where Jesus Walked as 'Jesus (archive footage: The Pilgrimage Play)'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Scorpio Rising
Nelson Leigh was 64 in Scorpio Rising as 'Jesus Christ (archive footage) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1969

The Silencers
Nelson Leigh was 61 in The Silencers as 'Tung-Tze Agent (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1966

Incident in an Alley
Nelson Leigh was 57 in Incident in an Alley as 'Police Commissioner Bell (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1962

Lover Come Back
Nelson Leigh was 56 in Lover Come Back as 'Northcross, Ad Council Chairman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961

Ocean's Eleven
Nelson Leigh was 55 in Ocean's Eleven as 'Doctor / Specialist (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1960

The Gallant Hours
Nelson Leigh was 55 in The Gallant Hours as 'Adm. Dan Callaghan (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 13 1960

Ma Barker's Killer Brood
Nelson Leigh was 55 in Ma Barker's Killer Brood as 'George Barker'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1960

Operation Petticoat
Nelson Leigh was 54 in Operation Petticoat as 'Admiral Koenig (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1959

Vice Raid
Nelson Leigh was 54 in Vice Raid as 'Louise's Doctor'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959

Imitation of Life
Nelson Leigh was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1959

The Hangman
Nelson Leigh was 54 in The Hangman Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1959

Step Down to Terror
Nelson Leigh was 53 in Step Down to Terror as 'Reverend Johnson (unconfirmed)'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958

Bombers B-52
Nelson Leigh was 52 in Bombers B-52 as 'Brig. Gen. Wayne Action'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1957

God Is My Partner
Nelson Leigh was 52 in God Is My Partner as 'Rev. William Goodwin'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1957

The Unholy Wife
Nelson Leigh was 52 in The Unholy Wife as 'Metallurgy Expert (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1957

The Spirit of St. Louis
Nelson Leigh was 52 in The Spirit of St. Louis as 'Director (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957

The Book of Acts Series
Nelson Leigh was 52 in The Book of Acts Series as 'Apostle Paul / Saul of Taurus'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957

Friendly Persuasion
Nelson Leigh was 51 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Methodist Minister (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956

Strange Intruder
Nelson Leigh was 51 in Strange Intruder as 'Doctor'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1956

Hold Back The Night
Nelson Leigh was 51 in Hold Back The Night as 'Lt. Col. Toomey'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 1956

The First Texan
Nelson Leigh was 51 in The First Texan as 'Col. Hockley'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1956

World Without End
Nelson Leigh was 51 in World Without End as 'Dr Eldon Galbraithe'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1956

The Black Panther
Nelson Leigh was 51 in The Black Panther as 'Holy Man'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

Rebel Without a Cause
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Rebel Without a Cause as 'Desk Sergeant #1 (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1955

Creature with the Atom Brain
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Creature with the Atom Brain as 'Dr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955

The Matchmaking Marshal
Nelson Leigh was 50 in The Matchmaking Marshal as 'Clyde Manson'.Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955

Big House, U.S.A
Nelson Leigh was 50 in Big House, U.S.A as 'Madden's FBI Supervisor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1955

The Outlaw's Daughter
Nelson Leigh was 49 in The Outlaw's Daughter as 'Jim Dalton'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954

The Black Shield of Falworth
Nelson Leigh was 49 in The Black Shield of Falworth as 'Archbishop at Myles' Knighting (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1954

The Saracen Blade
Nelson Leigh was 49 in The Saracen Blade as 'Isaac'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1954

Texas Bad Man
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Texas Bad Man as 'Bradley'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1953

Giving Thanks Always
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Giving Thanks Always as 'Pastor Martin'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1953

Jack Slade
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Jack Slade as 'Alf Slade'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1953

Valley of Head Hunters
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Valley of Head Hunters as 'Mr. Bradley'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1953

Savage Mutiny
Nelson Leigh was 48 in Savage Mutiny as 'Dr. Parker'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1953

Thief of Damascus
Nelson Leigh was 47 in Thief of Damascus as 'Ben Jammal'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1952

The Living Bible
Nelson Leigh was 47 in The Living Bible as 'Jesus Christ'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

Submarine Command
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Submarine Command Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951

Hurricane Island
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Hurricane Island as 'Padre'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1951

Yukon Manhunt
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Yukon Manhunt as 'Jim Kenmore'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1951

Untamed Mistress
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Untamed Mistress as 'Holy Man'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1951

Home Town Story
Nelson Leigh was 46 in Home Town Story as 'Dr. Johnson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951

Captive Girl
Nelson Leigh was 45 in Captive Girl as 'Reverend E.R. Holcom'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950

The Christmas Carol
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Christmas Carol as 'Ghost of Christmas Past'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1949

The Pilgrimage Play
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Pilgrimage Play as 'Jesus Christ'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949

Barbary Pirate
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Barbary Pirate as 'Rindeff'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1949

Jolson Sings Again
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Jolson Sings Again as 'Theater Manager (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1949

The Lost Tribe
Nelson Leigh was 44 in The Lost Tribe as 'Zoron'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1949

Ambassador for Christ
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Ambassador for Christ as 'St. Paul'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Life of St. Paul
Nelson Leigh was 44 in Life of St. Paul as 'St. Paul'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Congo Bill
Nelson Leigh was 43 in Congo Bill as 'Dr. Greenway'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1948

Abraham's Faith
Nelson Leigh was 43 in Abraham's Faith as 'God (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1948

The Gallant Blade
Nelson Leigh was 43 in The Gallant Blade as 'D'Emery'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 1948

The Black Arrow
Nelson Leigh was 43 in The Black Arrow as 'Guard (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1948

Angels' Alley
Nelson Leigh was 43 in Angels' Alley as 'Fr. O'Hanlon'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1948

Faith of Jairus
Nelson Leigh was 42 in Faith of Jairus as 'Jesus Christ'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1947

The Calling of Matthew
Nelson Leigh was 41 in The Calling of Matthew as 'Jesus'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1946

Cornered
Nelson Leigh was 40 in Cornered as 'Dominion Official (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1945

Identity Unknown
Nelson Leigh was 40 in Identity Unknown as 'Col. F.A. Marlin'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1945

Tonight and Every Night
Nelson Leigh was 40 in Tonight and Every Night as 'British Army Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1945

The White Cliffs of Dover
Nelson Leigh was 39 in The White Cliffs of Dover as 'British Naval Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944

Texas Masquerade
Nelson Leigh was 39 in Texas Masquerade as 'James Corwin'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 1944

A Guy Named Joe
Nelson Leigh was 38 in A Guy Named Joe as 'Man (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943

Lassie Come Home
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Lassie Come Home as 'Joe's Teacher (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943

Journey Into Faith
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Journey Into Faith as 'Jesus'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1943

Corvette K-225
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Corvette K-225 as 'Naval Officer'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1943

Sahara
Nelson Leigh was 38 in Sahara as 'British Soldier (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1943

First Comes Courage
Nelson Leigh was 38 in First Comes Courage as 'Blake'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
The F.B.I.
Nelson Leigh was 60+ in The F.B.I. as 'Judge Harold Leverette'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

The New Breed
Nelson Leigh was 56+ in The New Breed as 'Dr. Halsted'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

Surfside 6
Nelson Leigh was 55+ in Surfside 6 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960

Men Into Space
Nelson Leigh was 54+ in Men Into Space TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959

Tightrope
Nelson Leigh was 54+ in Tightrope TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1959

Perry Mason
Nelson Leigh was 52+ in Perry Mason as 'Judge, Judge John Davis'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957

Official Detective
Nelson Leigh was 52+ in Official Detective TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1957

Navy Log
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in Navy Log TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in Sheena: Queen of the Jungle as 'Doctor Carr'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1955

The Millionaire
Nelson Leigh was 50+ in The Millionaire as 'Colonel Henshaw, Mr. Voorhees - American Embassy Official'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955

Medic
Nelson Leigh was 49+ in Medic as 'Dr. Moore'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1954

The Whistler
Nelson Leigh was 49+ in The Whistler TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954

Letter to Loretta
Nelson Leigh was 48+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Dr. James'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953

Cavalcade of America
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in Cavalcade of America TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952

Hopalong Cassidy
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in Hopalong Cassidy TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952

The Living Bible
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in The Living Bible as 'Jesus'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952

Dangerous Assignment
Nelson Leigh was 47+ in Dangerous Assignment TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952

Racket Squad
Nelson Leigh was 46+ in Racket Squad TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951

This Is the Life
Nelson Leigh will be 80+ in This Is the Life TV Show Released: First Air Date
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