Robert Z. Leonard

Robert Zigler Leonard (October 7, 1889 - August 27, 1968) was an American film director, actor, producer and screenwriter.

At one time he was married to silent superstar Mae Murray, with the two forming Tiffany Pictures to film eight motion pictures that were released by MGM.

He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for The Divorcee and The Great Ziegfeld. Both were also nominated for Best Picture, and the latter won. One of the most odd credits in his filmography is the film noir thriller The Bribe (1949) with its sleazy settings, slippery characters and steamy atmosphere.

For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Robert Z. Leonard has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6368 Hollywood Blvd.

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Robert Z. Leonard is known for work in directing across film and television.

New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Pride and Prejudice (1940), Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945), In the Good Old Summertime (1949), Ziegfeld Girl (1941), The Great Ziegfeld (1936), The Bribe (1949), The Girl of the Golden West (1938), Beautiful But Dangerous (1955).

The recorded credits span 1923 to 1955, including 24 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.