Leonard Stone (November 3, 1923 - November 2, 2011) was an American character actor who played supporting roles in over 120 television shows and 35 films. One of his most notable roles came in 1971, where he played Sam Beauregarde, the father of Golden Ticket winner, Violet Beauregarde, in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He was one of the last surviving parents from the movie. He died on November 2, 2011 in Encintias, California, after a brief bout with cancer, one day shy of his 88th birthday.