Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917– June 2, 1969) was a renowned American stage and film actor. He gained fame for portraying the leader in various groups of hooligans, including the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids, and later, The Bowery Boys. Gorcey was mainly known for his distinctive use of malapropisms, often substituting one word for another in humor, such as saying, "I depreciate it!" instead of "I appreciate it!" Early Years: Born on June 3, 1917, in New York City, Leo Gorcey was the son of Josephine (née Condon) and Bernard Gorcey. His parents were both vaudevillian actors of short stature. His father, Bernard, stood at 4 ft 10 in, while his mother measured 4 ft 11 in. Despite his parents' height, Leo would reach a height of 5 ft 6 in as an adult. Film Career: During the 1930s, Leo Gorcey's father worked in theater and film, often living separately from the family. In 1935, upon his return, Bernard Gorcey and Leo's younger brother David conv...
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