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Actor, Soundtrack
The senior member of the popular musical comedy hillbilly trio The Weaver Brothers and Elviry, the musical saw-playing Leon Weaver popularized this and other novelty instruments as part of their Okie-styled shows. The team would eventually move from the Grand Opry stage into Republic Studio films of the late 30s and early 40s. Born on August 12, ...

Born: August 12, 1882
Star sign: Leo
Known for: Jeepers Creepers (1939), Arkansas Judge (1941), Grand Ole Opry (1940), In Old Missouri (1940)
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