- Leon Rippy was born on October 30, 1949 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for The Patriot (2000), Eight Legged Freaks (2002) and Deadwood (2004). He is married to Carol Rippy. They have two children.
- SpouseCarol Rippy(? - present) (2 children)
- ChildrenAmos Rippy
- Deep raspy voice.
- Heavy southern accent.
- Frequently cast by Roland Emmerich.
- His non-acting occupations have included working with a circus and as a foreman of a cattle ranch.
- He developed a love for theater while in high school and college. His acting career developed through appearances in regional theatrical productions. He founded and operated two theater companies, and at one time, was regarded as an accomplished ballet dancer. He has appeared in more than seventy plays.
- Is a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, where much of the filming of The Patriot (2000) took place.
- Has worked with Roland Emmerich on seven movies: Moon 44 (1990), Eye of the Storm (1991), Universal Soldier (1992), Stargate (1994), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), The Patriot (2000) and Eight Legged Freaks (2002).
- He has appeared in four Stephen King adaptations: Firestarter (1984), Maximum Overdrive (1986), Under the Dome (2013) and 11.22.63 (2016).
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