Leo Genn
Leo John Genn (9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister. Signified by his relaxed charm and smooth, "black velvet" voice, he had a lengthy career in theatre, film, television, and radio; often playing aristocratic or gentlemanly, sophisticate roles. Born to a Jewish family in London, Genn was educated as a lawyer and was a practicing barrister until after World War II, in which he served in the Royal Artillery as a Lieutenant-Colonel. He began his acting career at The Old Vic and made his film debut in 1935, starring in a total of 85 screen roles until his death in 1978. For his portrayal of Petronius in the 1951 Hollywood epic Quo Vadis, he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Leo Genn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
ActingBirthday
August 9, 1905Deathday
January 26, 1978Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
68Place of birth
London, England, UKAlso known as
Leo John GennCast credits
Moby Dick
StarbuckThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. LanyonTen Little Indians
General MandrakeQuo Vadis
PetroniusThe Longest Day
Brig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr.55 Days at Peking
Gen. Jung-LuThe Way Ahead
Captain EdwardsThe Velvet Touch
Michael MorrellGreen for Danger
Mr. EdenThe Bloody Judge
Lord WessexCircus of Fear
ElliottThe Snake Pit
Doctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik")The Wooden Horse
Peter HowardThe Magic Box
Maida Vale DoctorThe Silent One
Chief of M.I.5Plymouth Adventure
William BradfordThe Red Beret
Major J. SnowDie Screaming Marianne
The JudgeEscape by Night
Michael PembertonThe Steel Bayonet
Maj. GerrardPersonal Affair
Stephen Barlow