Leo Genn

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.​

Acting

1974

Frightmare
Movie

Dr. Lytell

1973

The MacKintosh Man
Movie

Rollins (uncredited)

1973

The Silent One
Movie

Chief of M.I.5

1972

Endless Night
Movie

Psychiatrist (uncredited)

1971

The Persuaders!
Tv

Sir Hugo Chalmers

1970

1970

1966

Khartoum
Movie

Narrator (voice)

1965

1965

Ten Little Indians
Movie

General Mandrake

1964

The Delhi Way
Movie

Narrator (voice)

1963

1962

The Longest Day
Movie

Brig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr.

1960

1960

Escape by Night
Movie

Michael Pemberton

1958

Tank Force!
Movie

Sgt. Kendall

1956

1956

1955

Lady Chatterley's Lover
Movie

Sir Clifford Chatterley

1953

Personal Affair
Movie

Stephen Barlow

1953

The Red Beret
Movie

Major J. Snow

1952

Plymouth Adventure
Movie

William Bradford

1952

The Magic Box
Movie

Maida Vale Doctor

1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Tv

Archbishop of Rheims

1951

1950

1948

London Belongs to Me
Movie

Narrator (uncredited)

1948

The Snake Pit
Movie

Doctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik")

1948

The Velvet Touch
Movie

Michael Morrell

1946

Theirs Is the Glory
Movie

Narrator (uncredited)

1944

Henry V
Movie

The Constable of France

1944

The Way Ahead
Movie

Captain Edwards

1944

Tunisian Victory
Movie

Narrator (voice)

1943

The Bells Go Down
Movie

Off-Screen Narrator (uncredited)

1942

The Young Mr. Pitt
Movie

Danton (uncredited)

1940

Girl in the News
Movie

Prosecuting Counsel (Uncredited)

1940

Contraband
Movie

First Brother Grimm

1938

Pygmalion
Movie

Prince (uncredited)

1937

The Rat
Movie

Defending Counsel

1937

Jump for Glory
Movie

Prosecuting Counsel

Infos

Full Name
Leo Genn
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
8/9/1905
Date of Death
1/26/1978
Also Known As

Leo John Genn