Acting
Leo Genn
- Born
- Aug 9, 1905 · Aged 72
- Died
- Jan 26, 1978
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 77
- TV credits
- 15
Also known as (1)
- Leo John Genn
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…
