Autographs of Leon Cortez
Leon Cortez (27 May 1898 – 31 December 1970) was a British musician and actor who appeared regularly on stage and in films and television in a career that spanned five decades. More about Leon Cortez
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Leon Cortez was born in London as Richard Alfred Chalklin, the son of Alice and Richard Ernest Chalklin, a house decorator. From August 1915 he served in the British Army and the Royal Air Force during World War I. After the War he married Hilda Adelaide Hunt in December 1918 and went into cinema management before turning to the stage. He became well known as a Cockney comedian and variety actor and he was regularly heard in his Cockney Coster Band (the act was top of the bill at the Adelphi in Slough in 1936 and appeared in the 1937 film Calling All Stars) and The 'Appy 'Alf 'Our on BBC Radio during the late 1930s and early 40s. Cortez also became known for his Shakespearean comedy parodies. In addition to his frequent film and television roles he continued to work on the stage for much of his life as well as being a regular in pantomime.
His television appearances included Dixon of Dock Green (1960–62); One Step Beyond (1961); Dice Player in Echo Four Two (1961); Lapie in Maigret (1961); Citizen James; Honest Arthur in Suspense (1963); First Driver / Court Usher in Bootsie and Snudge (1963); Innkeeper in Richard the Lionheart (1963); Mac / Birdie in The Saint (1964–68); Mr. Crogan in Beggar My Neighbour (1967); Samuels in Out of the Unknown (1969); Christofis in Christ Recrucified (1969); Noony in A Cuckoo in the Nest (1970) and Will in Play for Today (1970). His roles in the BBC comedy series Dad's Army include Henry the Milkman in Museum Piece (1968) and the Small Man in Man Hunt (1969). Read even more about Leon Cortez at Wikipedia
His television appearances included Dixon of Dock Green (1960–62); One Step Beyond (1961); Dice Player in Echo Four Two (1961); Lapie in Maigret (1961); Citizen James; Honest Arthur in Suspense (1963); First Driver / Court Usher in Bootsie and Snudge (1963); Innkeeper in Richard the Lionheart (1963); Mac / Birdie in The Saint (1964–68); Mr. Crogan in Beggar My Neighbour (1967); Samuels in Out of the Unknown (1969); Christofis in Christ Recrucified (1969); Noony in A Cuckoo in the Nest (1970) and Will in Play for Today (1970). His roles in the BBC comedy series Dad's Army include Henry the Milkman in Museum Piece (1968) and the Small Man in Man Hunt (1969). Read even more about Leon Cortez at Wikipedia
Traded items with a signature of Leon Cortez
The most expensive item with a signature of Leon Cortez (LEON CORTEZ-"Dixon Of Dock Green--Dad's Army "-TV-Signed Picture) was sold in February 2013 for £19.99 while the cheapest item (Leon Cortez Vintage Autograph Photo Card - Hand Signed Original - Actor Musician) found a new owner for £0.98 in September 2019. The month with the most items sold (1) was February 2014 with an average selling price of £0.99 for an autographed item of Leon Cortez. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2013 with £19.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.98 was September 2019. In average, an autographed item from Leon Cortez is worth £3.10.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Leon Cortez were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Item Title | Price | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | (LT7) LEON CORTEZ GENUINE SIGNED AUTOGRAPH FAMOUS ENGLISH MUSICIAN ACTOR | £2.99 | |
| 1898-1970 LEON CORTEZ, b/w promo photograph, ORIGINALLY SIGNED! | £4.99 | |
| British Actor : Leon Cortez , 1898 - 1970 : ink signature on an album leaf | £12.00 | |
| LEON CORTEZ (1898-1970) Dixon Of Dock Green, Dad's Army etc Signed | £2.69 | |
| LEON CORTEZ (1898-1970) Vintage Comedian & Pantomime Performer Signed pic | £2.50 | |
| LEON CORTEZ - DADS ARMY ACTOR - SIGNED VINTAGE B/W PHOTOGRAPH | £1.00 | |
| LEON CORTEZ - DADS ARMY ACTOR - SIGNED VINTAGE B/W PHOTOGRAPH | £2.20 | |
| Leon Cortez . Vintage Actor And Musician Dad's Army Signed Unused Postcard | £0.99 | |
| LEON CORTEZ ACTOR DADS ARMY AND 1 UNKNOWN FRED ? 1942 SIGNED AUTOGRAPH BOOK PAGE | £4.99 | |
| Leon Cortez Vintage Autograph Photo Card - Hand Signed Original - Actor Musician | £0.98 | |
| Leon Cortez vintage signed album page Dads Army | £0.99 | |
| LEON CORTEZ-1898-1970-Actor,Played The Milkman In Dad's Army-Signed + Picture | £0.99 | |
| RP LEON CORTEZ Thanks for The Memory MUSIC HALL Theatre INK SIGNED Autograph | £4.50 | |
| Signed Leon Cortez 1898-1970 Comedian Stage Film TV Actor Dad's Army 1920s 30s + | £8.55 | |
| Vintage Comedian LEON CORTEZ & Singer DOREEN HARRIS signed album page & pic | £2.94 | |