Leigh Jason Death
Leigh passed away on February 19, 1979 at the age of 74.
Leigh Jason death quick facts:
When did Leigh Jason die?
February 19, 1979How old was Leigh Jason when died?
74
Leigh Jason Birthday and Date of Death
Leigh Jason was born on July 26, 1904 and died on February 19, 1979. Leigh was 74 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 26, 1904
Date of Death: February 19, 1979
Age at Death: 74
Leigh Jason's brother :
- Will Jason
Leigh Jason - Biography
hyLeigh Jason (born Leigh Jacobson) was an instructor at UCLA before entering the film business in 1924 as an electrician. He turned to screenwriting in 1926, then changed his name to Leigh Jason when he started directing in 1928. He turned out numerous shorts and B pictures, mainly thrillers and light comedies, up to the 1950s, when he began to devote most of his energies to directing TV series, although he still directed a feature every now and then. He was the brother of director Will Jason.
