Leslie Banks
Biography
Leslie Banks was an English actor, director and producer who worked on stage and in films. Born in Liverpool, he started with Frank Benson's troupe and in October 1911 played Old Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice at Brechin. He later acted in London's West End, becoming a leading dramatic performer, and in New York Kenneth Macgowan encouraged him to try Hollywood. His first credited screen role came in The Most Dangerous Game (1932), as a Russian hunter of human prey, and he was best remembered for that part and for starring in Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). His films also included Fire Over England (1937), Jamaica Inn (1939), Went the Day Well? (1942), Laurence Olivier's Henry V (1944), The Small Back Room (1949) and David Lean's Madeleine (1950). On stage he appeared as Captain Hook in Peter Pan and in the title role of Clive of India. He died in 1952.
61years old at death
- Born Liverpool
- Died London
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as Leslie James Banks
Movie Career
- Films
- 13
- Career span
- 18 years1932 to 1950
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First role
Banks joined Frank Benson's company. His first acting role came in October 1911, when he played Old Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice at the town hall in Brechin.
Big break
Kenneth Macgowan persuaded Banks to go to Hollywood while he was in New York, leading to his first credited movie debut in The Most Dangerous Game in 1932.
Leslie Banks movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Alfred Hitchcock directed two of these films. Robert Newton appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Robert Newton's page
Laurence Olivier's page
Felix Aylmer's page
Vivien Leigh's page
Mervyn Johns's page
David Horne's page
All films by Alfred Hitchcock
Also two films together11 more actors
- Basil SydneyWent the Day Well? (1942) and The Tunnel (1935)
- David FarrarThe Small Back Room (1949) and Went the Day Well? (1942)
- Hay Petrie21 Days Together (1940) and Jamaica Inn (1939)
- Henry OscarFire Over England (1937) and The Tunnel (1935)
- Renée AshersonThe Small Back Room (1949) and Henry V (1944)
- Howard Douglas21 Days Together (1940) and Fire Over England (1937)
- Harcourt WilliamsEye Witness (1950) and Henry V (1944)
- Clare GreetJamaica Inn (1939) and The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
- Aubrey Mallalieu21 Days Together (1940) and The Door with Seven Locks (1940)
- Wylie WatsonEye Witness (1950) and Jamaica Inn (1939)
- George CurzonJamaica Inn (1939) and The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.