Leo Gorcey

Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917– June 2, 1969) was an American stage and movie actor who became famous for portraying on film the leader of the group of young hooligans known variously as the Dead End Kids, The East Side Kids, and The Bowery Boys. Always the most pugnacious member of the gangs he participated in, young Leo was the filmic prototype of the young punk. He was the shortest and the oldest of the original gang.

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Leo Gorcey
Birth dateJune 03, 1916
Birth nameLeo Bernard Gorcey
Birth place
New York City , United States
Date of deathJune 02, 1969
Place of death
California , Oakland California , United States

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