Leslie Fenton
Biography
Leslie Fenton was an English actor and film director who, between 1923 and 1945, appeared in more than 60 films. Born in Liverpool, he moved to the United States as a boy and worked as an office clerk in his teens before settling in New York to pursue a stage career. His screen work began later with Fox Studios, and he moved into directing, making 19 films between 1938 and 1951. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. In 1945 he and the actor Fred MacMurray set up Mutual Pictures, which produced one film, Pardon My Past (1945), directed by Fenton, with MacMurray playing a dual role.
76years old at death
- Born Liverpool
- Died Montecito
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 7 years1931 to 1938
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Behind the camera
In 1945, Fenton and actor Fred MacMurray set up "Mutual Pictures", which produced one film, "Pardon My Past". Fenton directed it, and MacMurray starred in a dual role.
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