Maureen Leeds

Maureen Leeds
Leeds (right) with Roger Smith and Biff Elliot in 77 Sunset Strip, 1961
Born
Maureen Rose Harrington-Caobach

(1924-06-26)June 26, 1924
DiedOctober 25, 1991(1991-10-25) (aged 67)
OccupationsFilm and television actress

Maureen Rose Harrington-Caobach (June 26, 1924 – October 25, 1991) was a Canadian film and television actress.

Life and career

Leeds was born in Canada. She began her screen career in 1953, appearing in the NBC comedy-musical variety series The Colgate Comedy Hour. In the same year, she appeared in the film The French Line.

Later in her career, Leeds guest-starred in television programs including Johnny Ringo, 77 Sunset Strip, Death Valley Days, The Loretta Young Show, Mr. Lucky, Bachelor Father, The Man and the Challenge, Adam-12 and Cheyenne. In 1956, she played Ellen in the film The Wild Party. She also appeared in films such as Son of Sinbad and Dangerous Mission.

Leeds retired from acting in 1972, last appearing in the CBS detective television series Mannix.

Death

Leeds died on October 25, 1991, at the age of 67.

References

  1. ↑ "Maureen Leeds, TV Actress, Is Saved From Surf". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, California. September 5, 1963. p. 8. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ↑ "A New Duel of the Discs". Daily Mirror. London, London, England. June 15, 1962. p. 24. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. 1 2 3 "Maureen Leeds List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 471 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "Charmer". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. February 6, 1959. p. 41. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ↑ "Maureen Leeds". AllMovie. Retrieved August 23, 2026.