Leif Erickson
Actor
- Born
- October 27, 1911, Alameda, California, USA
- Died
- January 29, 1986
- Age
- 74 years old
- Zodiac
- Scorpio
- Total works
- 86 movies, 40 TV shows
- Latest work
- Wild Times (1980)
- Genres
- Crime,Drama,Romance
Leif Erickson was an American actor who began his film career as a leading man in Westerns, initially billed as Glenn Erickson by Paramount Pictures. He gained notable recognition for his role as Big John Cannon in the television series The High Chaparral, which aired from 1967 to 1971. Throughout his career, Erickson appeared in various films, including On the Waterfront (1954), The Snake Pit (1948), and Show Boat (1951). He also had a significant presence on television, guest-starring in series such as Gunsmoke and Bonanza. Erickson's final film appearance was in Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977).
