Leon Ames (b. January 20 1902, Portland, Indiana - d. October 12 1993, Los Angeles, California), an American film and television actor, was born as Leon Wycoff to a family of Russian extraction.
He is most widely remembered for playing a number of fatherly figures in such titles as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) and Little Women (1949).
He also appeared in notable roles in Quick Millions (1931), Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), The Velvet Touch (1947), and Peyton Place (1957).
Other television roles included the lead role on Father of the Bride and as Mr. Ed's neighbor, Gordon "The Colonel" Kirkwood .
His last role was as Kathleen Turner's grandfather in the film Peggy Sue Got Married (1986).
Had two children: Shelley and Leon.
Son of Russian immigrants.
(1957-1958) President of Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
In the 1960s, he owned 3 California Ford dealerships. They were located in Studio City, Encino and Los Angeles. The Los Angeles dealership remains in business today and is now called "Midway Ford". It's located at 200 N. Vermont.
In June of 1933 Ames, with 18 other actors, held a meeting to organize the Screen Actors Guild. He held SAG card number 15.
Appeared sporadically on Broadway from late 1933-1958.
