Leo Genn
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Leo Genn is a working actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Most of the work sits in drama. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 90 years. Among all the titles, 'The Longest Day' is the one that reached the widest audience. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Moby Dick'.
Leo Genn
53 Movies · 10 Series
Leo Genn is a working actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Most of the work sits in drama. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 90 years. Among all the titles, 'The Longest Day' is the one that reached the widest audience. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Moby Dick'.
Movies
Plays Brig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr.
The Longest Day
1962
Plays Starbuck
Moby Dick
1956
Plays Petronius
Quo Vadis
1951
Plays Gen. Jung-Lu
55 Days at Peking
1963
Plays Bel Affris
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
Plays The Constable of France
Henry V
1944
Plays Edmond Brighton
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
1971
Plays Sir Clifford Chatterley
Lady Chatterley's Lover
1955
Plays Lord Wessex
The Bloody Judge
1970
Plays Mark Kik
The Snake Pit
1948
Plays Michael Morrell
The Velvet Touch
1948
Plays Adm. Quency
The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
1964
Plays Prosecuting Counsel
Jump for Glory
1937
Plays Steve Brunswick
The Miniver Story
1950
Plays General Mandrake
Ten Little Indians
1965
Plays Johnny Solo
Too Hot to Handle
1960
Plays British Major Michael Pemberton
Escape by Night
1960
Plays Chief of M.I.5
The Silent One
1973
Plays William Bradford
Plymouth Adventure
1952
Plays Sgt. Kendall
Tank Force!
1958
Plays Elliott
Circus of Fear
1966
Plays Captain Edwards
The Way Ahead
1944
Plays Maj. Picquart
I Accuse!
1958
Plays First Brother Grimm
Contraband
1940
Plays Dr. Lytell
Frightmare
1974
Plays Maida Vale Doctor
The Magic Box
1952
Plays Lanson
Ten Days in Paris
1940
Plays Adam Brant
Mourning Becomes Electra
1947
Plays Roger Halyard
The Girls of Pleasure Island
1953
Plays Robert Sterling
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
Plays Major J. Snow
The Red Beret
1953
Plays Rodelec
The Green Scarf
1954
Plays Ralph Hoyt
Beyond Mombasa
1956
Plays Dr. Norman
Connecting Rooms
1970
Plays Mr. Eden
Green for Danger
1946
Plays Peter Howard
The Wooden Horse
1950
Plays Stephen Barlow
Personal Affair
1953
Plays William Parry
No Place for Jennifer
1950
Plays Defending Counsel
The Rat
1937
Plays Maj. Gerrard
The Steel Bayonet
1958
Plays Dr. Janusz Korczak
You Are Free, Dr. Korczak
1975
Plays Another Agent
Law and Disorder
1940
Plays Dr. Gurdon
Kate Plus Ten
1938
TV Shows
Plays Sir Charles Dilke
On Trial
1960
Plays Sir Hugo Chalmers
The Persuaders!
1971
Plays Archbishop of Rheims
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Gavin Heath
The Virginian
1962
Plays Dr. Bellman
The Expert
1968
Plays Dr. Morton Chaney
The Defenders
1961
Plays Paul Bernard
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955
Plays Henry Wilcox
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Inspector Stillman
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Hereward Daintry
The Wednesday Play
1964
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You Are Free, Dr. Korczak
Dr. Janusz Korczak
1975
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Frightmare
Dr. Lytell
1974
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The MacKintosh Man
Rollins (uncredited)
1973
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The Silent One
Chief of M.I.5
1973
Film
Endless Night
Psychiatrist (uncredited)
1972
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A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
Edmond Brighton
1971
Film
Marie Stopes: Sexual Revolutionary
Patrick Hastings, KC
1970
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Connecting Rooms
Dr. Norman
1970
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leo Genn still alive?
Leo Genn passed away on January 26, 1978 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Leo Genn?
Leo Genn is best known for roles in The Longest Day, Moby Dick, Quo Vadis.
How many movies has Leo Genn been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1936), Leo Genn has appeared in 53 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Leo Genn's first movie?
The career of Leo Genn began with The Dream Doctor (1936).
What is Leo Genn's most recent movie or series?
Leo Genn's most recent release is You Are Free, Dr. Korczak, which premiered on April 9, 1975.
What TV shows has Leo Genn appeared in?
On television, Leo Genn has appeared in The Persuaders!, The Virginian, The Merv Griffin Show, The Defenders.
Leo Genn
1905-08-09 · London, England, UK
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.Leo Genn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.