Leo Gorcey

Leo Gorcey

Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1916 or 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.

Read more about Leo Gorcey:  Early Years, Film Career, Life After Acting, Death

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