LEO GENN
Leo Genn
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 9, 1905
Deathday: January 26, 1978
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
Dr. Janusz Korczak
1974·
FrightmareDr. Lytell
1973·
The MacKintosh ManRollins (uncredited)
1973·
The Silent OneChief of M.I.5
1972·
Endless NightPsychiatrist (uncredited)
1971·
The Persuaders!Sir Hugo Chalmers
Edmond Brighton
The Judge
Patrick Hastings, KC
1970·
Connecting RoomsDr. Norman
1970·
The Bloody JudgeLord Wessex
1968·
The ExpertDr. Bellman
Dr. Lanyon
1966·
KhartoumNarrator (voice)
1966·
Circus of FearElliott
Henry Wilcox
1965·
Ten Little IndiansGeneral Mandrake
Adm. Quency
1964·
The Delhi WayNarrator (voice)
1963·
55 Days at PekingGen. Jung-Lu
1962·
The VirginianGavin Heath
Self
1962·
The Longest DayBrig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr.
1961·
The DefendersDr. Morton Chaney
1961·
Life of Adolf HitlerNarrator
1960·
Too Hot to HandleJohnny Solo
1960·
Mrs. MiniverClem Miniver
1960·
Escape by NightMichael Pemberton
1958·
The Immortal Land1958·
Tank Force!Sgt. Kendall
1958·
I Accuse!Maj. Picquart
1958·
The Steel BayonetMaj. Gerrard
1956·
Beyond MombasaRalph Hoyt
1956·
Moby DickStarbuck
Paul Bernard
1955·
The Titanic IncidentPaul Bernard
Sir Clifford Chatterley
1955·
BlackmailLionel Kendall
1954·
Tonight in BritainSelf - Commentator
1954·
The Green ScarfRodelec
1953·
Elizabeth Is QueenNarrator
Roger Halyard
1953·
Personal AffairStephen Barlow
1953·
The Red BeretMajor J. Snow
Robert Sterling
1952·
Plymouth AdventureWilliam Bradford
1952·
The Magic BoxMaida Vale Doctor
Archbishop of Rheims
1951·
Power for AllNarrator
1951·
Quo VadisPetronius
1950·
Your Show of Shows1950·
The UndefeatedJoe Anderson (voice)
1950·
I Went BackNarrator
William Parry
1950·
The Miniver StorySteve Brunswick
1950·
The Wooden HorsePeter Howard
1948·
London Belongs to MeNarrator (uncredited)
1948·
The Snake PitDoctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik")
1948·
The Velvet TouchMichael Morrell
Adam Brant
1946·
Theirs Is the GloryNarrator (uncredited)
1946·
Green for DangerMr. Eden
Marcus Antonius
1945·
Caesar and CleopatraBel Affris
1944·
Henry VThe Constable of France
Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
1944·
Tunisian VictoryNarrator (voice)
1944·
The Way AheadCaptain Edwards
1943·
The Bells Go DownOff-Screen Narrator (uncredited)
1942·
The Young Mr. PittDanton (uncredited)
1940·
Law and DisorderAnother Agent
1940·
French CommuniqueCommentator
1940·
Ten Days in ParisLanson
1940·
ContrabandFirst Brother Grimm
1940·
Girl in the NewsProsecuting Counsel (Uncredited)
1938·
PygmalionPrince (uncredited)
1938·
Dangerous MedicineMurdoch
1938·
Kate Plus TenDr. Gurdon
Prosecuting Counsel
1937·
The RatDefending Counsel
1936·
The Dream DoctorHusband
1936·
AccusedMan