Anton Leader
Anton Leader (December 23, 1913 – July 1, 1988) was an American radio and television director. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 23, 1913. He directed radio dramas in New York in the 1940s and moved to Los Angeles in 1948.
Also recorded as Tony Leader · Anton "Tony" Leader · Anton M. Leader · Anton Morris Leader
Anton Leader

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- Name
- Anton "Tony" Leader
- Born
- 23 December 1913
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Died
- 1 July 1988
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Birth Name
- Anton Morris Leader
- Spouse
- Rosalind Palca
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- film producer · director
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Biography
Biography
Subsequently, he worked as a free-lancer for Universal Studios and Columbia Pictures, among others. From the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s, he directed many episodes of the popular television series of that era. Known as "Tony" to friends and colleagues, his screen credits alternated between "Tony Leader" and the more formal "Anton M. Leader." He died in Los Angeles, California, on July 1, 1988.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Anton "Tony" Leader • Born — 23 December 1913 • Birthplace — Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. • Died — 1 July 1988 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Birth Name — Anton Morris Leader • Spouse — Rosalind Palca • Children — 2, including Zachary
Family
Family
Leader was the son of Max Leader (1887–?) and Nettie Leader (née Winecor, 1897–1955). Leader was married to his wife, Rosalind Palca, for 43 years. He was father to a son, Zachary and a daughter, Zoe.
Years in radio
Years in radio
Leader directed multiple episodes of popular dramatic radio series of the 1940s, including Suspense, Murder at Midnight, Words at War, and others.
Filmography, producer
Filmography, producer
• Year — Title — Notes • 1953 — It Happens Every Thursday — Film
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Filmography, television and film director
• Year — Title — # Episodes • 1954 — The Web — 1 • 1955 — The Man Behind the Badge — 2 • 1955 — Medic — 1 • 1955 — TV Reader's Digest — 1 • 1955 — Damon Runyon Theater — 5 • 1955–56 — Celebrity Playhouse — 8 • 1956 — The Millionaire — 1 • 1956 — Four Star Playhouse — 2 • 1956 — Playhouse 90 — 1 • 1956–57 — Cavalcade of America — 3 • 1955–57 — The Ford Television Theater — 14 • 1957 — The Web — 1 • 1957 — The Adventures of McGraw — 1 • 1957 — The O. Henry Playhouse — 1 • 1957–58 — The Adventures of Jim Bowie — 14 • 1958 — Perry Mason — 3 • 1958 — Lawman — 1 • 1959 — Zane Grey Theater — 1 • 1959 — Schlitz Playhouse — 1 • 1959 — Sugarfoot — 1 • 1959 — Mr. Lucky — 1 • 1959 — Bold Venture — 5 • 1958–60 — Sea Hunt — 4 • 1960 — National Velvet — 2 • 1960–61 — The Brothers Brannagan — 5 • 1960–61 — The Twilight Zone — 2 • 1961–62 — Leave It to Beaver — 2 • 1962 — Father of the Bride — 1 • 1962–63 — Zero One — 5 • 1964 — Children of the Damned — Film • 1964 — Espionage — 1 • 1961–65 — Rawhide — 4 • 1965 — Lost in Space — 2 • 1965 — Laredo — 1 • 1966 — The Legend of Jesse James — 1 • 1966 — Daniel Boone — 1 • 1965–66 — Gilligan's Island — 6 • 1966 — It's About Time — 1 • 1966 — I Spy — 1 • 1966–67 — Tarzan — 3 • 1967 — Mr. Terrific — 1 • 1967 — The Road West — 1 • 1967 — Iron Horse — 2 • 1968 — Star Trek — 1 • 1969 — It Takes a Thief — 1 • 1969 — The Survivors — 1 • 1967–69 — Ironside — 8 • 1970 — Get Smart — 2 • 1965–70 — The Virginian — 14 • 1970 — Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County — Film • 1970–71 — Hawaii 5-O — 3 • 1972 — Nichols — 1 • 1976 — Movin' On — 1
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