Leo Genn
Biography
Leo Genn was an English actor and barrister who often played aristocratic or gentlemanly, sophisticated roles. Born in London, he trained as a lawyer and practiced as a barrister until after World War II, during which he was a lieutenant-colonel in the Royal Artillery. His acting career started at The Old Vic, and he made his film debut in 1935, going on to appear in 85 screen roles. His portrayal of Petronius in the Hollywood epic Quo Vadis (1951) earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His other films included Green for Danger (1946), The Snake Pit (1948), Henry V (1944), and Moby Dick (1956). He also worked in theater, television, and radio, and narrated the 1937 and 1953 coronation broadcasts.
72years old at death
- Born London
- Died London
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
- Also credited as Leopold John Genn
Movie Career
- Films
- 18
- Career span
- 34 years1940 to 1974
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A change of course
Genn joined the Berkley Players to boost his odds of landing legal clients, and after seeing him perform, actor and manager Leon Lion hired him to serve as actor and attorney at the same time.
Big break
Douglas Fairbanks Jr brought Genn onto the 1936 film Accused as a technical adviser. After that, Genn received a small part in the film because of a "splendid voice and presence".
Getting ready for a role
In 1944 Genn was given official leave from the army to play Charles I d'Albret, the Constable of France, in Laurence Olivier's Henry V.
Beyond film
Genn narrated a 1974 recording of The Jungle Book. Miklos Rozsa conducted the Frankenland Symphony Orchestra on it, performing the film's music.
Leo Genn movies on Netflix
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Three actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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- Felix AylmerQuo Vadis (1951) and Henry V (1944)
- Cecil ParkerCircus of Fear (1966) and Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
- Flora Robson55 Days at Peking (1963) and Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
- Rosalind RussellThe Velvet Touch (1948) and Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)
- Ernest ThesigerCaesar and Cleopatra (1945) and Henry V (1944)
- Esmond KnightHenry V (1944) and Contraband (1940)
- Mervyn Johns55 Days at Peking (1963) and Moby Dick (1956)
- Renée AshersonHenry V (1944) and The Way Ahead (1944)
- Robert Helpmann55 Days at Peking (1963) and Henry V (1944)
- Ralph TrumanQuo Vadis (1951) and Henry V (1944)
- Charles VictorCaesar and Cleopatra (1945) and Contraband (1940)
- John RuddockQuo Vadis (1951) and The Way Ahead (1944)
- Tom BowmanCircus of Fear (1966) and Too Hot to Handle (1960)
- Olga EdwardesCaesar and Cleopatra (1945) and Contraband (1940)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
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