Leigh Jason
Leigh 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. Date of Birth 26 July 1904, New York City, New York Date of Death 19 February 1979, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
Known for
DirectingBirthday
July 26, 1904Deathday
February 19, 1979Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
39Also known as
Leigh Jacobson, Leon JacobsonCrew credits
Lady for a Night
DirectorThe Mad Miss Manton
DirectorDangerous Blondes
DirectorThree Girls About Town
DirectorThe Man from Texas
DirectorThe Bride Walks Out
DirectorThe Choppers
DirectorWise Girl
DirectorThe Festival Girls
DirectorThe Knife of the Party
DirectorBubbling Over
DirectorHigh Gear
DirectorLove, Honor and Obey (the Law!)
DirectorLove on a Bet
DirectorCarolina Blues
DirectorA Preferred List
DirectorThat Girl from Paris
DirectorRoamin' Vandals
Director