Description:
Leon Uris was born on 3 August 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Topaz (1969), Exodus (1960) and The Angry Hills (1959). He was married to Jill Peabody, Margery Edwards and Betty Katherine Beck. He died on 21 June 2003 in Shelter Island, New York, USA.
Birthday
August 3, 1924
Born In
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Alternative names
Leon M. Uris
Spouse/Ex-
Jill Peabody February 15, 1970 - May 1989 (divorced),Margery Edwards September 8, 1968 - February 20, 1969 (her death),Betty Katherine Beck January 5, 1945 - January 1968 (divorced)
Trivia
Served as a radio operator in the campaigns on Guadalcanal and Tarawa,
while in the Marines.
Quotes
I was tough. I used everything to my advantage. I could be very ruthless.
