Leoda Richards

Leoda Richards

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Prolific and ubiquitous bit player Leoda Richards was born Leoda Carole Knapp on March 15, 1907 in Columbus, Ohio. The daughter of Carl and Celia Knapp, Richards trained as a dancer. Moreover, Leoda was in the original company of three Broadway musicals under her real name: "A Connecticut Yankee," "Strike Me Pink," and "Anything Goes." She took the stage moniker of Leoda Richards after marrying Charles Richards in 1928. Leoda first began appearing in films in uncredited minor roles in the late 1940's. A quintessential little old lady type, Richards can be spotted in scores of films and TV shows as party guests, passengers on either airplanes or ocean liners, spectators at sporting events, or patrons in clubs, diners, casinos, or restaurants. Leoda died at age 90 on February 7, 1998 in Laguna Niguel, California. She was survived by a daughter, Barbara.
  • When was
    Leoda Richards born?

    Leoda Richards was born on Friday, March 15, 1907

  • Where was
    Leoda Richards born?

    Leoda Richards was born in Columbus, Ohio, USA

  • How old was
    Leoda Richards when they died?

    Leoda Richards was 91

  • When did Leoda Richards die?

    Leoda Richards died on
    Saturday, February 7, 1998


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