Shady Tree (Leonard Barr)
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Shady Tree played by Leonard Barr
Born in West Virginia, USA on 27th September 1903
Died 22nd November 1980
Starred In Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
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Shady Tree is first introduced when he stops Bond from being cremated, after he discovers the diamonds are fake. Bond later discovers that Tree is a Las Vegas comic and decides to pay him a visit in his dressing room. However, before Bond gets anywhere Mr Wint and Mr Kidd kill Tree, eliminating anyone who previously touched the diamonds.
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An aged Las Vegas stand-up comic, Shady Tree plays his part in Blofelds diamond smuggling operation and also works with Morton Slumber.
Appearing in only a few scenes, Shady Tree adds another comical element to Diamonds Are Forever, whether in his role as the diamond smuggler or as the stand-up comic entertaining people in The Whyte House. §
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