John Leslie
Actor · Director · Producer · Historical profile
- Country
- United States
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About John Leslie
John Leslie was an American actor, director and producer born in East Liverpool, Ohio, in 1945. He became an established performer during the feature-film era of adult cinema and was commonly credited under his professional name rather than his full name, John Leslie Nuzzo.
After a substantial screen career, Leslie moved increasingly into directing and production. His work is associated with the industry's transition from theatrical features to video. He died in 2010, and this profile records his historical contribution to filmmaking.
Professional details
- Professional name
- John Leslie
- Country
- United States
- Career roles
- Actor · Director · Producer · Historical profile
- Career highlight
- Transition from performance to directing
Sources and credits
John Leslie — biographical references · Original portrait
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