Deadline.com reports that Len Lesser, best known as "Uncle Leo" on Seinfeld, has passed away at 88 years of age today.
While Lesser's, who was most recently in an episode of ABC's Castle, is best known as Uncle Leo, he also played with the legendary Clint Eastwood in the cult film Kelly's Heroes, as well as Carl Reiner and of course Jerry Seinfeld. He died of cancer-related pneumonia.
Lesser's recurring appearance on Seinfeld started in the show's second season. He quickly became known for his snappy, neurotic take on life. Here's a classic scene focusing on a strange pair of eyebrows Uncle Leo acquired:
In the video below, Lesser talks about what it means to be famous and the recognition he enjoyed to his later years.
Len Lesser, a signpost on the Zeitgeist. May he enjoy his trip to Heaven.
While Lesser's, who was most recently in an episode of ABC's Castle, is best known as Uncle Leo, he also played with the legendary Clint Eastwood in the cult film Kelly's Heroes, as well as Carl Reiner and of course Jerry Seinfeld. He died of cancer-related pneumonia.
Lesser's recurring appearance on Seinfeld started in the show's second season. He quickly became known for his snappy, neurotic take on life. Here's a classic scene focusing on a strange pair of eyebrows Uncle Leo acquired:
In the video below, Lesser talks about what it means to be famous and the recognition he enjoyed to his later years.
Len Lesser, a signpost on the Zeitgeist. May he enjoy his trip to Heaven.