Leo the Lion has been the most regular star of MGM Pictures since it was founded on this day in 1924, and his roar is probably the sound most commonly associated with the studio.

Now, some 20 years after Phifer’s death at the age of 76, Leo’s slumber is in danger of being disturbed. This, though, was more of a PR image shot for his only MGM movie North by Northwest. Empowered by Mars and Pluto, the arachnid’s mysterious energy draws Leo close with the goal of emotional bonding. Leo’s grave has been marked with a special Lion statue. He believes that there would be peace between animals and humans if each understood the other Kimba is a strong character with true moral fiber. Leo, powerful and strong, becomes a gentle giant in the presence of …

The MGM lion logo was created in 1916 for the
However, they have been reported to be doing quite well. Marshall Trimble is Arizona’s official historian and vice president of the Wild West History Association.

Leo first roared July 31, 1928 for the debut of the movie White Shadows of the South Seas. Share this with your friends! Famous Lions on TV and Lions in the Movies Leo The Lion Leo the Lion The MGM lion mascot seen at the beginning of every MGM feature film. Leo had his own makeup artist apply cosmetic scarring like Clarence's so that he would resemble Clarence in closeups. There’s another image of him having tea with the lion and yet another one with a car where he saves the animal from the studio. Leo (or Kimba as he's known in various dubs) is the son of Caesar and Snowene. The roar was heard via a phonograph record since it was a silent movie. End of the Lion. He is the main character and hero of the Jungle Emperor series who, in the original manga, is followed from birth to death.

Sam figured Leo would be nearly starved to death so he butchered a calf to feed him.

Directed by Mario Cambi.

Using this ability, Scorpio can “read” Leo without the lion needing to speak a word.
Mannix kept a sign on his desk which read, “The only star at MGM is Leo the Lion” — a chilling reminder that he would destroy anyone who thought they were too big to be controlled. Ever since the death of Leo, Baloo and Shere Khan have been closely monitored for signs of stress-related complications. An inside joke from the preview trailer for the movie Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion was that Leo the MGM logo was not related to Clarence (in addition to similar appearances, the lions had similar temperaments).

Leo is MGM's longest-serving lion and was also the youngest at the time his roar was filmed. He took a door off one of the sheds to use as a sled to haul the calf and it could also serve as a sled to haul the caged lion to Bear Flat.

Leo is a young vegetarian lion who has trouble fitting in, so he leaves the jungle to go on a quest to find himself. And for those of you in dire need of MGM and lion assaults: a lion jumped on an animal trainer in 2010 at the Las Vegas MGM Casino. Also, check out Giant German Shepherd Becomes Friends With Tiny Owl and Protects Him In addition to his appearance in the logo, he appeared in … With Daniel Amerman, John Cygan, Matthew Mercer, Amanda Allan.