People named Robert Leonard

Robert L Leonard of Harris County, TX was born circa 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert L. Leonard.

Robert L Leonard of Smith County, TX was born circa 1940. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert L. Leonard.

Robert Bernard Leonard Ro of Park Australia, was married to Ethel Jessie Riddle in 1928, and has a child Robert Alan Leonard. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Bernard Leonard Ro.

Robert Mich Leonard of Ired Australia, was married to Philomena Stevens Leonard in 1898, and has children William Fran Leonard and Thelma May Leonard. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Mich Leonard.

Robert James Leonard of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert James Leonard.

Robert Charles Leonard of Melbourne Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Charles Leonard.

Robert Leonard of Ballarat Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Leonard.

Robert Leonard of Smour Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Leonard.

Robert James Leonard of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert James Leonard.

Robert Matthew Leonard of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Matthew Leonard.

Robert James Henry Leonard of Box Hill Australia was born in 1900 in Box Hill, and died at age 55 years old in 1955 in Fitzroy.

Robert Hickson Leonard of Richmond Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Hickson Leonard.

Robert Michael Leonard of Melbourne Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Michael Leonard.

Famous Hollywood Director. Search IMDb Robert Z. Leonard Born October 7, 1889 in Chicago, Illinois, USA Died August 27, 1968 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (aneurysm) Birth Name Robert Zigler Leonard Nicknames Pops Bob Height 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (1) Chicago-born Robert Z. Leonard studied law at the University of Colorado, but the legal profession proved not to be his forte and he dropped out in favor of a career in the theatre. When his family moved to Hollywood in 1907 Leonard sought work in the fledgling film industry, starting as an actor with Selig Polyscope. Though he became an established star by 1916, his chief interest lay on the other side of the camera. Turning to directing from 1913, he helmed a brace of short comedy features and got his break when he was assigned a serial, The Master Key (1914), in 1914. From 1915-19 he was under contract at Universal, where he became chiefly associated with the films of his future wife, the ex-Ziegfeld Follies star Mae Murray. In 1919 Leonard and Murray founded Tiffany Productions, specifically as a means of creating suitable star vehicles for her. While the company lingered on as Tiffany-Stahl on the Talisman lot--one of the "Poverty Row" studios turning out cheap westerns and even cheaper "Chimp Comedies"' (yes, the stars were chimps and a lot cheaper to maintain than humans!)--Leonard and Murray moved on to join the newly-established Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1924. Leonard's union with the volatile Murray ended in divorce in 1925. After clashing with MGM chief Louis B. Mayer, Murray left the studio two years later. Leonard married another actress, Gertrude Olmstead, and went on to become one of the studio's most reliable contract directors for the next three decades. Fitting in perfectly with the studio system, he was part of a highly efficient team of top craftsmen under the auspices of producer Hunt Stromberg, turning out scores of musicals and light comedies. Though not generally regarded by film critics as among the top echelon of Hollywood directors, Leonard nevertheless capably handled a variety of A-grade pictures, often starring temperamental personalities. Among his most successful hits for MGM were the backstage musical Dancing Lady (1933); the opulent multi Oscar-winning musical biopic The Great Ziegfeld (1936) (completed on a budget of $2 million); all but two of the popular cycle of Nelson Eddy-Jeanette MacDonald operettas; and the stylish, witty Pride and Prejudice (1940), an adaptation of the famed Jane Austen novel, a production that typified the most lavish of MGM's post-Thalberg costume dramas. It was scripted by no less than Aldous Huxley and starred Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson. While many of his films may be dismissed for lacking artistic merit, the plain truth is that few lost money. Leonard gave the public what it wanted: he excelled at providing escapist entertainment, particularly with glossy, all-star extravaganzas like Ziegfeld Girl (1941) or Week-End at the Waldorf (1945). It was ironic, that, in 1949, he made a rare and unsuccessful foray into the genre of film noir with The Bribe (1949), an endeavor equally untypical of its studio. Starring Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner (at her most ravishing) and Vincent Price as a war surplus racketeer, the picture bombed at the box office. Producer Pandro S. Berman subsequently lamented it as "a heap of junk" that should "never have been made", but in retrospect "The Bribe" is not at all bad. In fact, it has gained something of a cult following over the years. Scenes from it were conspicuously used by Steve Martin for his excellent montage comedy Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982). Leonard left MGM on the studio retirement plan in 1955. He then had a brief sojourn in Italy, where he directed Gina Lollobrigida in Beautiful But Dangerous (1955) before finally making his swan song at Universal with a less-than-memorable family film, Kelly and Me (1956). With his wife Gertrude, Leonard resided in Beverly Hills until his death in August 1968. Spouse (2) Gertrude Olmstead (8 June 1926 - 27 August 1968) ( his death) Mae Murray (18 August 1918 - 26 May 1925) ( divorced) Second cousin of Lillian Russell. Directed Greta Garbo in her first American screen test. Directed two actresses to Oscar nominations: Norma Shearer (Best Actress, The Divorcee (1930)) and Luise Rainer (Best Actress, The Great Ziegfeld (1936)). Both won Oscars for their performances in Leonard's films. Co-founded (w/Mae Murray and M.H. Hoffman) Tiffany Productions (1921-33). Before heading to Hollywood Leonard drove a van in Denver to make ends meet. See also

Robert T Leonard of Detroit, Wayne County, MI was born on March 10, 1920, and died at age 69 years old on October 24, 1989. Robert Leonard was buried at San Francisco National Cemetery Section C Site 1222-A Lincoln Blvd - Presidio Of San Francisco, in San Francisco, Ca.

Robert Thomas Leonard was born on October 10, 1910, and died at age 38 years old on May 7, 1949. Robert Leonard was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section K Site 19226 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Thomas Leonard.

Robert M Leonard was born on June 7, 1906, and died at age 59 years old on July 13, 1965. Robert Leonard was buried at Biloxi National Cemetery Section 18 Row 1 Site 14 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi, Ms. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert M Leonard.

Robert S Leonard of Fawnskin, San Bernardino County, CA was born on November 10, 1917, and died at age 74 years old on October 22, 1992. Robert Leonard was buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Section B Site 541 Buchanan Blvd., in Boulder City, Nv.

Robert C Leonard Jr of Midland County, TX was born circa 1951. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert C. Leonard Jr.

Robert D Leonard Jr of Henderson County, TX was born circa 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert D. Leonard Jr.

Robert Emily (Leonard) Davies of Dandenong Australia, was married to John Davies, and has a child Robert Arthur Davies. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Emily (Leonard) Davies.

Robert William Leonard of Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio was born on July 25, 1959, and died at age 48 years old on July 25, 2007.

Robert Leonard Jr was born on April 5, 1920, and died at age 71 years old on August 30, 1991. Robert Leonard was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section H Site 5037A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Leonard Jr.

Robert Leonard of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on September 6, 1934, and died at age 68 years old on January 8, 2003. Robert Leonard was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1169 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood.

Robert W D Leonard Sr of Johnson City, Washington County, TN was born on August 16, 1932, and died at age 68 years old on October 14, 2000. Robert Leonard was buried at Mountain Home National Cemetery Section MM Row 12 Site 18 P.o. Box 8 - Va Medical Center, in Johnson City.

Robert L Leonard was born on May 5, 1927, and died at age 54 years old on April 20, 1982. Robert Leonard was buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery Section H Site 517 Rr#3 6980 Danville Road, in Nicholasville, Ky. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert L Leonard.

Robert Edward Leonard of Temecula, Riverside County, CA was born on January 30, 1906, and died at age 86 years old on April 30, 1992. Robert Leonard was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 35 Site 756 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

Robert J Leonard of Patchogue, Suffolk County, NY was born on December 25, 1927, and died at age 66 years old on March 16, 1994. Robert Leonard was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2H Site 2690 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.

Robert E Leonard of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on January 12, 1924, and died at age 65 years old on September 9, 1989. Robert Leonard was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section X Site 3327 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.