An alumnus of the University of Kentucky, he also starred in stage productions, preferring theater to film work. He retired from film in 1935. Service to Country in the United States Military during WWII. He had been honorably discharged prior to his death.
Son of Garnett and Nona (Ming) Wiglesworth. Leon's name is a connection to his mother, Nona Ming Wiglesworth Tolle - the middle initial of "A.M." found in many official records was an abbreviate of Andrews Ming, both maternal family names.
Survived by his three sisters Frances Lail, Lilly Brombeck, and Lela Robinson. Preceded in death by parents and his brother T. Garnett Wiglesworth Jr.
An alumnus of the University of Kentucky, he also starred in stage productions, preferring theater to film work. He retired from film in 1935. Service to Country in the United States Military during WWII. He had been honorably discharged prior to his death.
Son of Garnett and Nona (Ming) Wiglesworth. Leon's name is a connection to his mother, Nona Ming Wiglesworth Tolle - the middle initial of "A.M." found in many official records was an abbreviate of Andrews Ming, both maternal family names.
Survived by his three sisters Frances Lail, Lilly Brombeck, and Lela Robinson. Preceded in death by parents and his brother T. Garnett Wiglesworth Jr.