Richard Leacock

Bio

(1921-2011) Documentary maker, author. Richard Leacock was born in London, England, and died in Paris, France.

Full Name

Richard Leacock

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline

1921

Richard Leacock was born in London, England, on July 18, 1921.

1935

Canary Bananas

Mr. Leacock wrote, directed, filmed and edited the short film, "Canary Bananas," when he was fourteen.

1950

Head of the House

Mr. Leacock wrote, directed, and edited this film.

1954

Toby and the Tall Corn

Film written by Mr. Leacock.

1961

Mr. Leacock produced the film, "Petey And Johnny," about black and Hispanic youth gangs in East Harlem.

2011

Richard Leacock died in at his home in Paris, France, on March 23, 2011.

2011

Richard Leacock: The Feeling Of Being There
Seme��on Editions.

Memoir.

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