- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Wycliffe Anderson
- Nicknames
- Leif Erikson
- Glenn Erickson
- Height6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
- Leif Erickson was born on October 27, 1911 in Alameda, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The High Chaparral (1967), On the Waterfront (1954) and Show Boat (1951). He was married to Annie Ruth Diamond, Margaret Hayes and Frances Farmer. He died on January 29, 1986 in Pensacola, Florida, USA.
- SpousesAnnie Ruth Diamond(December 24, 1945 - January 29, 1986) (his death, 2 children)Margaret Hayes(June 12, 1942 - October 1, 1942) (divorced)Frances Farmer(February 8, 1936 - June 12, 1942) (divorced)
- RelativesKristi McDonnell(Grandchild)BJ McDonnell(Grandchild)
- Was twice shot down while in aircraft, both times being wounded.
- Served four years in the Navy during World War II as a combat photographer.
- Visited US soldiers fighting in Vietnam in 1967.
- During the mid-'60s, when roles got scarce, he became a yacht broker at Marina Del Rey, CA.
- Divorced Frances Farmer and married Margaret Hayes on the same day, 6/12/42..
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