Sheldon Leonard
American actor, producer, director, and writer (1907–1997)
1907 — 1997
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, producer, director, and writer (1907–1997)
Born
February 22, 1907
Died
1997 (age ~90)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, television producer
United StatesBorn in ManhattanDied in Beverly Hills
1907
Born in Manhattan (1907-02-22)
1961
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
1997
Died in Beverly Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sheldon Leonard?+
Sheldon Leonard is American actor, producer, director, and writer (1907–1997). Born in 1907.
What does the name Sheldon mean?+
The name Sheldon means "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is of English origin.
When was Sheldon Leonard born?+
Sheldon Leonard was born on February 22, 1907.
When did Sheldon Leonard die?+
Sheldon Leonard died in 1997, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.
The name Sheldon is of English origin, meaning "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sheldon — February 22, 1907
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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