Robert Z. Leonard (October 7 1889- August 27 1968) was an American film director, actor, producer and screenwriter.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois. 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.
Robert Leonard died in 1968 in Beverly Hills, California and was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.
For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Robert Leonard has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6368 Hollywood Blvd.
Second cousin of actress Lillian Russell.
Directed Greta Garbo in her first American screen test.
