Leo Genn
August 9, 1905 – 1978
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.
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.
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Known For
The Virginian
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
BBC Play of the Month
1965
The Defenders
1961
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
The Persuaders!
1971
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
The Expert
1968
The World of Hammer
1994
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955
Your Show of Shows
1950
Quo Vadis
1951
The Longest Day
1962
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Moby Dick
1956