As per our current Database, Leroy Neiman has been died on Jun 20, 2012 (age 91).
When Leroy Neiman die, Leroy Neiman was 91 years old.
| Popular As | Leroy Neiman |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | June 8, 1921 (Saint Paul, MN) |
| Birthday | June 8 |
| Town/City | Saint Paul, MN |
| Nationality | MN |
Leroy Neiman’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Leroy Neiman was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
Expressionist Painter known for his brightly colored screen prints of Musicians and athletes. He worked for Playboy Magazine for five decades, creating the Femlin character on the Party Jokes page.
He served in the United States Army during World War II, where he frequently painted sets for Red Cross performances. He used the G.I. Bill to attend the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. He was hired by Playboy in 1954.
He created numerous paintings based on the Super Bowl, the Olympics, the World Series, and other sporting events.
He was born of Swedish ancestry; he rejected his original surname, Runquist, after his father abandoned the family. He adopted his stepfather's surname instead. He married Janet Byrne in 1957.
He met Hugh Hefner when they both worked for the Carson Pirie Scott department store chain.
