Obituary of Sheldon Leonard

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Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard Bershad (born February 22, 1907 in Manhattan, New York) was a film actor, TV actor, and TV producer who was best known for playing gangster roles and for producing sitcoms “The Danny Thomas Show” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Sheldon died on January 11, 1997 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He died at age 89.

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Sheldon Leonard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Leonard, Sheldon
    • Common Name: Sheldon Leonard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 22, 1907
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Shelly
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1934-1997
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Sheldon's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sheldon Leonard Bershad
    • Father: Frank Bershad (1884-1974)
    • Mother: Anna Bershad (1885-1931)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Frances Bober (married 1931-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Stephen W. Bershad
    • Daughter(s):
      • Andrea Bershad

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 11 1997 at age 89
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor TV Producer American Born on February 22nd Born in 1907 Born in New York Died in 1997 Died at age 89 Died from Natural causes

Sheldon's Notable Roles:

  • The Danny Thomas Show
  • The Dick Van Dyke Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Sheldon Leonard lived a full and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of success and creativity that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Sheldon Leonard had a successful career as an actor, producer, and director, but unfortunately passed away at the age of 89 due to natural causes. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-12 08:43:11
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