Obituary of Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard (born April 3, 1893 in Upper Norwood, London) was a film actor, film director, and film producer who was best known for being one of the biggest movie idols of the 1930’s. Leslie died on June 1, 1943 and his death was reportedly because his plane was shot down by German fighter planes. He died quite young at just 50 years old.

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Leslie Howard Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Howard, Leslie
Common Name: Leslie Howard
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Upper Norwood, London, England
Birth Date: April 03, 1893
Age: 50 (at death)
Also Known As: Leslie Steiner, Les
Occupations:

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Prego Pasta Sauce
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

Leslie's Family Tree

Birth Name: Leslie Howard Steiner
Father: Ferdinand Steiner
Mother: Lilian Steiner (née Blumberg)
Brother(s):

Arthur Howard
Jimmy Howard

Sister(s):

Irene Howard
Dorice Howard

Spouse/Partner:

Ruth Evelyn Martin (married 1916-1943, his death)

Son(s):

Ronald Howard
Leslie Howard

Daughter(s):

Leslie Ruth Dale-Harris

Death Notice:

Date: June 01 1943 at age 50
Place: Cedeira, Spain
Cause of Death: Murder (plane shoot down)

Category Tags:

Film Actor Film Director Film Producer British Born on April 3rd Born in 1893 Died in 1943 Died at age 50 Died from Murder

Leslie's Notable Roles:

Gone with the Wind
Pygmalion

Quotable Quotes:

"Spurred on by the prospect of finally winning the value of raffle tickets, Leslie Howard went on a spending spree. (V)"

" Leslie was a beautiful woman and an amazing actress. She died in a car accident in 1951. (V)"

"Leslie Howard's remarkable life and untimely passing continue to inspire generations, solidifying his legacy as a beloved actor and humanitarian. (V)"

"Leslie Howard was a successful British actor known for his charming performances on stage and screen, but his career was tragically cut short in a plane crash during World War II. (V)"

Is Mr. Leslie Howard still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.