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Len Lesser

Len Lesser

Actor · Died February 16, 2011, aged 88 · New York City, New York, USA

Leonard King Lesser (December 3, 1922 – February 16, 2011) was an American character actor and comedian best known for his recurring role as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld. He was also known for his role as Garvin on Everybody Loves Raymond.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 3, 1922
Died
February 16, 2011 (aged 88)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
72 on MovieCove · 152 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 12% in 30 days

What are Len Lesser's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
39%
Bonds
27%
Morality
13%
Power
10%
Self
8%
Society
3%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 8 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Dread
5
Thrilling
3
Melancholic
2
Absurd
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Fun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Len Lesser's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 50 of their 72 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (27).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Len Lesser's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

152 credits, 72 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Neighbour

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Wedding Bells (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Peppy Miller

  • 'Til Death(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Gus

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn!(2005)

    as Inspector Krol (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Quintuplets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Morty

  • Baadasssss!(2003)

    as Manny & Mort Goldberg

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Elmer Gibbins (2007)

  • Rock Me Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Harvey

  • Son of the Beach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • The Werewolf Reborn!(1998)

    as Krol

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • True Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mr. Slotnick

  • Amazing Stories: The Movie III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Old Grave Robber

  • Smart Guy(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Sidney

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Just Shoot Me!(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Uncle Jimmy

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Eugene

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Everybody Loves Raymond(1996)

    Show 9 episodes · as Garvin

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Rave Review (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Al

  • Platypus Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Rabbi Rosenbaum

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Woody Ebbots

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Boy Meets World(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Arnie Heck

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Preacher

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Uncle Arnold

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Sorority Girls and the Creature from Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Tex

  • Mob Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Don Caglianoti

  • Faith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Uncle Sal

  • Ain't No Way Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Papa Campbell

  • Spy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dr. Obediah Stern

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 15 episodes · as Uncle Leo

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Grandmother's House(1988)

    as Grandfather

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • thirtysomething (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Tour of Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Clayton - WWII Vet (uncredited)

  • Amazing Stories(1986)

    as Old Grave Robber

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Amazing Stories(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Grave Digger

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Airwolf(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Villain

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Du-beat-e-o (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Hendricks

  • Hardcastle and McCormick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam

  • Remington Steele(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Anthony Torrance

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • The Time Crystal(1981)

    as Naktah

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Falcon Crest(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor McCloud

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Slater

  • Take This Job and Shove It(1981)

    as Roach

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Death Hunt(1981)

    as Lewis

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Enos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Main Event(1979)

    as Trainer At Big Bear

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Someone's Watching Me!(1978)

    as Burly Man

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • House Calls(1978)

    as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Stryker

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Spider-Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Henchman

  • Ruby(1977)

    as Barney

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Joyride to Nowhere(1977)

    as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Moonshine County Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Scoggins

  • Supervan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Banks

  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Code R (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Leo

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. DeGroot

  • The Outlaw Josey Wales(1976)

    as Abe

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Switch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Pelky · as Salesman

  • Barbary Coast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Clerk

  • Kolchak: The Night Stalker(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Crowley

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Rockford Files(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Colby

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Truck Stop Women(1974)

    as Winter

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • It's Good to Be Alive(1974)

    as Man at Accident

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Papillon(1973)

    as Guard

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Kojak(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Hinton · as Mr. Morgan

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Slither(1973)

    as Jogger

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Dirty Little Billy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Slits

  • Delphi Bureau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Mockthornton

  • The Bob Newhart Show(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Schwab

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • McMillan & Wife(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Benny Carr

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • The Partners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Blood and Lace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Tom Kredge

  • All in the Family(1971)

    Show 2 episodes · as Billy Pendergast

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Kelly's Heroes(1970)

    as Platoon Sgt. Bellamy (42nd Engineers)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Medical Center (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Bill Cosby Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Supervisor

  • The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Boland

  • The Mod Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Burns

  • Land of the Giants(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Prisoner

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Outsider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Judd, for the Defense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Second Hundred Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Norton

  • The Last Challenge(1967)

    as Ed (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Ironside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Bender

  • Mr. Terrific (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Novnik

  • How I Spent My Summer Vacation(1967)

    as The Greek

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Run, Buddy, Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Monkees(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as George · as Red

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Love on a Rooftop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Junk Shop Owner

  • Fireball 500(1966)

    as Man In Garage

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The F.B.I. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Ghost

  • Get Smart(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Luden · as Rudolph · as Vogel

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Honey West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Crimm

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Mason

  • Laredo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Green Acres(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Man

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • How to Stuff a Wild Bikini(1965)

    as North Dakota Pete

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force(1965)

    as NKVD commissar

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Munsters(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Manikoo

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Rogues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Priest

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Le Bombard

  • My Favorite Martian(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Carlo · as Hank

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • The Great Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Varnes

  • Temple Houston (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Orley Baldwin

  • The Outer Limits(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Sforza Water/Power worker

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Arrest and Trial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Biggy

  • Smog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Lelio Marpicati

  • Stoney Burke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective · as Leo

  • Birdman of Alcatraz(1962)

    as Burns (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • The Investigators (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Puppeteer

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bells Are Ringing(1960)

    as Charlie Bessemer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Please Don't Eat the Daisies(1960)

    as Waiter at Sardi's (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl

  • Crime and Punishment, U.S.A.(1959)

    as Desk Officer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Lucky(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Gunman

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The Detectives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Hasset

  • The Untouchables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Gunther

  • Adventures in Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Lasser

  • The Third Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Najian

  • Lock-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl Kincaid

  • Bonanza(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Art Fancher · as Fred Gaskell

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Johnny Staccato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Tightrope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as The Hood (uncredited)

  • Some Came Running(1958)

    as Indianapolis Poker Player (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Old Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Man with Gun

  • Bat Masterson(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Holloway

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • The Texan(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Brad · as Matt Kiley

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Peter Gunn(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Man Who Died Twice(1958)

    as Minelli

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Zig Segman

  • Tombstone Territory(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Hugh Dawson

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Thin Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Have Gun, Will Travel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Boldt

  • Slaughter on 10th Avenue(1957)

    as Sam (Uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Panic! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Official Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Lust for Life(1956)

    as Cartoonist (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Somebody Up There Likes Me(1956)

    as Reporter at Sparring Session (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Shack Out on 101(1955)

    as Perch

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Thug

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Gunsmoke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 2 episodes · as Townsman (uncredited)

  • The Big Break (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Hunk

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Friedman

  • Dragnet(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as First Card Player · as Goon #2

  • The Red Skelton Hour(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Big Mike Miller · as Bum / Slippery Scottty Sutton · as Killer McBumpoff · as Legs · as Percival Cutthroat

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Jack Benny Program (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Bank Robber #2 · as Muggsy McGurk

  • Man Against Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Show 1 episode · as Hoodlum (uncredited)

  • Suspense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Show 1 episode · as Man at Baseball Game (uncredited)

  • Studio One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 152 titles from 1948 to 2009; peak year 1977.

Highest rated

Someone's Watching Me! (1978)

Midcredits 63rd

Film career

19482009

Peak 1977 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting152 of 152: 152 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

By decade

1940s3 · acting1950s34 · acting1960s41 · acting1970s30 · acting1980s17 · acting1990s18 · acting2000s9 · acting

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
5671

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Len Lesser's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 34; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 21st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 72 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up26
  • 50th to 74th22
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

32 of their 72 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved16
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser32
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn! (2005)

88th percentile spread · 53% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Papillon (1973)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Len Lesser work with?

People who share at least 2 of Len Lesser's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jeff Burr shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers