Nelson Leigh

Birth : 1905-01-01,

Death : 1985-07-03

History

Nelson Leigh was born on January 1, 1905 in Mississippi, USA as Sydney Talbot Christie. He was an actor, known for Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), World Without End (1956) and The Pilgrimage Play (1949). He died on July 3, 1985 in Hemet, California, USA.

Movies

Scorpio Rising
Jesus Christ (archive footage) (uncredited)
A gang of Nazi bikers prepares for a race as sexual, sadistic, and occult images are cut together.
A Gathering of Eagles
Rock Hudson plays an Air Force Colonel who has just been re-assigned as a cold war B-52 commander who must shape up his men to pass a grueling inspection that the previous commander had failed, and had been fired for. He is also recently married, and as a tough commanding officer doing whatever he has to do to shape his men up, his wife sees a side to him that she hadn't seen before.
Incident in an Alley
Police Commissioner Bell (uncredited)
A policeman is accused of manslaughtering a 14-year-old boy but is acquitted of all charges. Still, he feels a lot of guilt and begins to doubt if he really is innocent after all.
Lover Come Back
Northcross, Ad Council Chairman (uncredited)
Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.
Ocean's Eleven
Doctor / Specialist (uncredited)
Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.
The Gallant Hours
Adm. Dan Callaghan (uncredited)
A semi-documentary dramatization of five weeks in the life of Vice Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr., from his assignment to command the U.S. naval operations in the South Pacific to the Allied victory at Guadalcanal.
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
George Barker
Ma Barker and her four sons terrorize the 1930s South and Midwest with a string of kidnappings, robberies and murders, and even get to work with such famous criminals as John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson.
Operation Petticoat
Admiral Koenig (uncredited)
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Vice Raid
Louise's Doctor
A prostitute sets out to frame a cop.
Imitation of Life
Doctor
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
Bombers B-52
Brig. Gen. Wayne Action
Sgt. Chuch Brennan always disliked playboy and hotshot, Col. Jim Herlihy. Now Chuck has even more reason to, Jim is dating his daughter, Lois.
God Is My Partner
Rev. William Goodwin
A retired surgeon starts giving away money to religious causes and his family tries to file suit, claiming that he's incompetent.
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Mayor Kelly
Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Friendly Persuasion
Methodist Minister (uncredited)
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Strange Intruder
Doctor
A Korean War veteran must find his buddy's widow and children to keep a bizarre promise.
Hold Back The Night
Lt. Col. Toomey
A Marine officer (John Payne) goes through Korea with the bottle of Scotch that his wife (Mona Freeman) gave him in the last war.
The First Texan
Col. Hockley
After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.
World Without End
Dr Eldon Galbraithe
Four astronauts returning from man's first mission to Mars enter a time warp and crash on a 26th Century Earth devastated by atomic war. At first unaware where they are, but finding the atmosphere safe to breathe, they start exploring and find themselves in a divided future where disfigured mutants living like cavemen inhabit the surface, while the normals live comfortably below the surface but are dying as a race from lack of natural water, air and sunlight.
The Black Panther
Holy Man
Principal scenes from this kids' film, minus all shots featuring Sabu, were also used in the semi-adult film "Untamed Mistress", made and released by the same people in the same year.
Untamed Mistress
Holy Man
Two men search the jungle for a woman who has been captured by a tribe of murderous gorillas. When they finally find her, they must fight off attacks by the gorillas, who are determined to keep her.
Lincoln Speaks for Himself
Senator
Lincoln Speaks for Himself (1955) uses Lincoln's own words to dramatize his progression from the first political speech he gave in 1832, as a candidate for the Illinois state legislature, to those immortal words spoken at Gettysburg to his second inaugural in 1865.
Rebel Without a Cause
Desk Sergeant #1 (uncredited)
After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.
Creature with the Atom Brain
Dr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited)
Murders, with victims dying from spines broken by brute strength, erupt in the city and the killers, when encountered, walk away unharmed by police bullets which strike them. A police doctor's investigation of the deaths leads to the discovery of an army of dead criminal musclemen restored to life, remotely controlled by a vengeful former crime boss and a former Nazi scientist, from the latter's laboratory hidden in the suburbs.
The Matchmaking Marshal
Clyde Manson
Two episodes of the TV series "Wild Bill Hickok" edited together and released as a feature.
Big House, U.S.A.
A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as merciless kidnapper Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) demands ransom paid against a young runaway whose fate lands Barker in Casabel Island Prison.
Outlaw's Daughter
Jim Dalton
Led astray by outlaw leader Jess, the "outlaw's daughter" Kate joins Jess' gang and follows in her dad's footsteps. Town marshal Dan tries his best to reform the girl, but this proves difficult inasmuch as Kate holds Dan responsible for her father's death. Only after most of the bad guys have been decimated by Dan does Kate discover the true identity of her dad's murderer. Having fallen in love with Kate, marshal Dan offers to let her escape prosecution, but she's made of sterner stuff than that.
Jesse James vs. the Daltons
Father Kerrigan
Joe Branch, reputed to be the son of Jesse James, comes riding into Coffeyville Kansas, looking for proof one way or the other regarding the question of who his father was.
Texas Bad Man
Bradley
Wayne Morris' B-western series was the last of its kind to be produced in Hollywood. Texas Bad Man casts Morris as a sheriff who happens to be the son of inveterate thief Frank Ferguson. Knowing full well that Ferguson's gang intends to steal a shipment of gold, Morris must stay up nights trying to second-guess his crafty dad. While there's no shortage of action, the resolution to the story relies more on brawn than brain. Western "regulars" Sheb Wooley, Myron Healey and Denver Pyle do their usual in secondary roles, as does Elaine Riley as the requisite (but hardly crucial) heroine.
Jack Slade
Alf Slade
A young boy witnesses his father murdered by bandits and grows into adulthood vowing revenge.
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
Robert Langdon
Two British officers are assigned to collect information to convict Captain Kidd of piracy.
Valley of Head Hunters
Mr.Bradley
Bad guys trying to steal the mineral rights away from African natives find it isn't so easy fighting Jungle Jim.
Savage Mutiny
Dr. Parker
Jungle Jim (Johnny Weissmuller) battles enemy agents while helping a local tribe relocate from an atomic test bomb site.
Thief of Damascus
Ben Jammal
A young man assembles a band of adventurers to take on an evil sultan.
Submarine Command
Submarine commander Ken White is forced to suddenly submerge, leaving his captain and another crew member to die outside the sub during WW II. Subsequent years of meaningless navy ground assignments and the animosity of a former sailor, leave White (now a captain) feeling guilty and empty. His life spirals downward and his wife is about to leave him. Suddenly, he is forced into a dangerous rescue situation at the start of the Koren War.... reassigned to the same submarine where all of his problems began.
Hurricane Island
Padre
Ponce de Leon searches for the Fountain of Youth, but it's not an easy quest, thanks to bad weather, a treacherous lady pirate, warring Florida tribesmen, and a ship's cargo of man-hungry, marriage-minded maidens.
Yukon Manhunt
Jim Kenmore
In this North Woods adventure, the Mounties investigate a series of payroll robberies and discover that it is an inside job.
Home Town Story
Dr. Johnson
Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration
Joseph of Arimathea
The story of the Crucifixion, set within the context of the Korean War.
Captive Girl
Reverend E.R. Holcom
Jungle Jim is out to save Joan from an evil witch doctor whilst simultaneously fighting evil treasure hunter Barton.
The Christmas Carol
Ghost of Christmas Past
A Christmas Carol was a 1949 syndicated, black and white television special narrated by Vincent Price.
The Adventures of Sir Galahad
King Arthur
Sir Galahad, a knight of the Round Table, searches for the legendary sword of Excalibur.
The Pilgrimage Play
Jesus Christ
Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while portraying the period in which Christ roamed the countryside preaching the gospel.
Barbary Pirate
Rindeff
U.S. agent Major Tom Blake is sent to Tripoli to uncover who it is in Washington that is tipping off the pirates as to what's being shipped where. A fast-moving story with lots of sabers and rapiers.
Jolson Sings Again
Theater Manager (uncredited)
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be. This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa. When he finally collapses from exhaustion it takes young, pretty nurse Ellen Clark to show him there's more to life than "just rushing around".
The Lost Tribe
Zoron
Jungle Jim fights a lion and sharks trying to save an African village from those who would despoil it.
Congo Bill
Dr. Greenway
Congo Bill is hired to locate an heiress lost somewhere in Africa.
Angels' Alley
Fr. O'Hanlon
Slip invites his cousin Jimmy to stay with his family after he is released from prison. However, Jimmy soon gets mixed up with an auto-theft ring.
Faith of Jairus
Jesus Christ
This is the Loyola Films version of Cathedral Films original version of "The Story of Jairus' Daughter."
The Blind Beggar of Jerusalem
Jesus
A story from the New Testament about Jesus' conflict with the high priests and working the miracle of restoring sight to the Blind Beggar. The beggar, no longer blind, is examined by the priests and cast out of the temple.
Cornered
Dominion Official (uncredited)
A World War II veteran hunts down the Nazi collaborators who killed his wife.
Identity Unknown
Col. F.A. Marlin
A soldier survives a bombing in which his three fellow soldiers were killed. When he recovers he discovers he has amnesia, and since his companions' bodies were burned beyond recognition, the army doesn't know which one of the four he is. He goes AWOL and searches out the families of the three dead soldiers, hoping to find out his own identity.
Tonight and Every Night
British Army Officer (uncredited)
An American girl falls for an RAF pilot while performing at a British music hall.
The White Cliffs of Dover
British Naval Officer (uncredited)
American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.
Texas Masquerade
James Corwin
A young Eastern lawyer, seriously injured in a stage holdup, secures the help of Hoppy, California and Jimmy in completing his mission to his woman cousin's ranch in Texas. The ranch, as are others in the same area, is being plagued by a gang called the Night Riders, while the friendly local town lawyer is trying to cajole the cousin into selling out to him. Hoppy begins by arriving in the town, separate from his pals, all spiffed up and dandified, posing as the Eastern lawyer...
A Guy Named Joe
Man
A cocky Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he is sent back to Earth by heavenly General with a new assignment.
Lassie Come Home
Joe's Teacher (uncredited)
Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the rich Duke of Rudling. Lassie, however, is unwilling to remain apart from young Carraclough son Joe and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rejoin him.
Corvette K-225
Naval Officer
The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain.
Sahara
British Soldier (uncredited)
Sergeant Joe Gunn and his tank crew pick up five British soldiers, a Frenchman and a Sudanese man with an Italian prisoner crossing the Libyan Desert to rejoin their command after the fall of Tobruk. Tambul, the Sudanese leads them to an abandoned desert fortress where they hope to find water. Soon a detachment of German soldiers arrives and attempts to barter food for water, but Gunn and his followers refuse. When the Germans attack, Gunn leads his desert-weary men in a desperate battle, hoping that British reinforcements can arrive in time.