LEONARD HACKER
Born: August 31st, 1924 (Brooklyn)
Died: June 30th, 2003 (natural causes)
Marriage: Sherry Cohen (1955-his death)
Children: Sandy Hackett, Ivy Julie & Lisa Jean.
Interesting Fact: He was the voice for "Scuttle" the Seagull on "The Little Mermaid" (1989). This was to be one of his last films.
Awards: He has a star on the Walk of Fame for live theatre.
My Favorite Film: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" I think was him at his best. He was a perfect team with Mickey Rooney in that film. My favorite scene with him in that movie is when they try and land the plane.
From his chipmunk face to his curling voice, he is an actor and comedian that is enjoyable to watch any time, any film. He was at one time a prime candidate for replacing Lou Costello in a new duo while at Universal Studios. That wasn't hard to do since he looked just like him. Even though he starred in many a family film, it was on stage that he was a polar opposite with his off-color jokes. I enjoy Buddy's performances, big or small, for his timing, his facial expressions and his bewildered responses. What a comedian!
Here he is in the old TV show "What's My Line"
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