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- Joseph Leisch Jr. was born on January 28, 1930 in Washington D.C. USA. He was an actor, known for Appointment with Destiny (1971), They've Killed President Lincoln! (1971) and Antietam Visit (1982). He was married to Louise Wilmer. He died on October 25, 2015 in Winchester, Virginia USA.
- SpouseLouise Wilmer(October 28, 1952 - December 28, 2012) (her death, 4 children)
- Originally a carpenter from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, he was chosen to play Abraham Lincoln in two television docudramas because of a strong resemblance to the president. He was seen as Lincoln in "They've Killed President Lincoln!" (1971) and "The Surrender at Appomattox" (1972) - both non-speaking roles.
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