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.
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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.
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Known For
76 titles
Ten Little Indians
Caesar and Cleopatra
The Magic Box
Plymouth Adventure
Mourning Becomes Electra
The Young Mr. Pitt
Accused
The Silent One
The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
The Velvet Touch
Contraband
The Bloody Judge
The Drum
Escape by Night
Green for Danger
Tank Force!
Too Hot to Handle
Jump for Glory
The Red Beret
Beyond Mombasa
Connecting Rooms
Mrs. Miniver
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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