Leo Genn
Acting Born Aug 9, 1905 Died Jan 26, 1978 London, England, UK 92 credits
Biography
Leo Genn works in acting. Born August 9, 1905 in London, England, UK. Died January 26, 1978. Archytele tracks 92 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Harry Andrews
3 shared titles
Walter Gotell
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Christopher Lee
3 shared titles
Mervyn Johns
2 shared titles
Alexander Blaise
2 shared titles
Baylen D. Bielitz
2 shared titles
Lauren Yaffe
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Martin Boddey
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Maria Schell
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Marius Goring
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Career timeline
The World of Hammer
You Are Free, Dr. Korczak
Frightmare
The MacKintosh ManThe Silent One
Endless Night
The Persuaders!A Lizard in a Woman's SkinDie Screaming Marianne
The Bloody JudgeConnecting RoomsMarie Stopes: Sexual Revolutionary
The ExpertThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
KhartoumCircus of Fear
BBC Play of the MonthTen Little Indians
The Wednesday PlayThe Delhi WayThe Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre55 Days at Peking
The Merv Griffin ShowThe VirginianThe Longest Day
The DefendersThe Life of Adolf Hitler
On TrialToo Hot to HandleEscape by NightMrs. Miniver
You'll Never See Me Again
The Immortal LandTank Force!I Accuse!The Steel Bayonet
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Moby DickArmchair TheatreBeyond Mombasa
Screen Director's PlayhouseLady Chatterley's LoverThe Titanic IncidentBlackmail
Tonight in BritainThe Green Scarf
The Girls of Pleasure IslandThe Red BeretElizabeth Is QueenPersonal Affair
Plymouth AdventureThe Magic Box24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Hallmark Hall of FameQuo VadisPower for AllThe Changing Face of Europe
Your Show of ShowsThe Wooden HorseThe Miniver StoryNo Place for JenniferI Went Back
The Snake PitThe Velvet TouchLondon Belongs to Me
Mourning Becomes Electra
Theirs Is the GloryGreen for Danger
Caesar and CleopatraFamous Scenes from Shakespeare No. I: Julius Caesar - The Forum Scene - Act III. Scene 2
The Way AheadHenry VTunisian VictoryAttack! The Battle for New BritainThe Return of the Vikings
Full Filmography
92 titles- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- You Are Free, Dr. Korczak (1975) as Dr. Janusz Korczak
- Frightmare (1974) as Dr. Lytell
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as Rollins (uncredited)
- The Silent One (1973) as Chief of M.I.5
- Endless Night (1972) as Psychiatrist (uncredited)
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Sir Hugo Chalmers
- A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971) as Edmond Brighton
- Die Screaming Marianne (1971) as The Judge
- The Bloody Judge (1970) as Lord Wessex
- Connecting Rooms (1970) as Dr. Norman
- Marie Stopes: Sexual Revolutionary (1970) as Patrick Hastings, KC
- The Expert (1968) as Dr. Bellman
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968) as Dr. Lanyon
- Khartoum (1966) as Narrator (voice)
- Circus of Fear (1966) as Elliott
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Henry Wilcox
- Ten Little Indians (1965) as General Mandrake
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Hereward Daintry
- The Delhi Way (1964) as Narrator (voice)
- The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse (1964) as Adm. Quency
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- 55 Days at Peking (1963) as Gen. Jung-Lu
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Virginian (1962) as Gavin Heath
- The Longest Day (1962) as Brig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr.
- The Defenders (1961) as Dr. Morton Chaney
- The Life of Adolf Hitler (1961) as Narrator
- On Trial (1960) as Sir Charles Dilke
- Too Hot to Handle (1960) as Johnny Solo
- Escape by Night (1960) as Michael Pemberton
- Mrs. Miniver (1960) as Clem Miniver
- You'll Never See Me Again (1959) as Inspector Stillman
- The Immortal Land (1958)
- Tank Force! (1958) as Sgt. Kendall
- I Accuse! (1958) as Maj. Picquart
- The Steel Bayonet (1958) as Maj. Gerrard
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Moby Dick (1956) as Starbuck
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Inspector Stillman
- Beyond Mombasa (1956) as Ralph Hoyt
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Paul Bernard
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (1955) as Sir Clifford Chatterley
- The Titanic Incident (1955) as Paul Bernard
- Blackmail (1955) as Lionel Kendall
- Tonight in Britain (1954) as Self - Commentator
- The Green Scarf (1954) as Rodelec
- The Girls of Pleasure Island (1953) as Roger Halyard
- The Red Beret (1953) as Major J. Snow
- Elizabeth Is Queen (1953) as Narrator
- Personal Affair (1953) as Stephen Barlow
- Plymouth Adventure (1952) as William Bradford
- The Magic Box (1952) as Maida Vale Doctor
- 24 Hours of a Woman's Life (1952) as Robert Sterling
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Archbishop of Rheims
- Quo Vadis (1951) as Petronius
- Power for All (1951) as Narrator
- The Changing Face of Europe (1951) as Self-Narrator
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- The Wooden Horse (1950) as Peter Howard
- The Miniver Story (1950) as Steve Brunswick
- No Place for Jennifer (1950) as William Parry
- I Went Back (1950) as Narrator
- The Undefeated (1950) as Joe Anderson (voice)
- The Snake Pit (1948) as Mark Kik
- The Velvet Touch (1948) as Michael Morrell
- London Belongs to Me (1948) as Narrator (uncredited)
- Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) as Adam Brant
- Theirs Is the Glory (1946) as Narrator (uncredited)
- Green for Danger (1946) as Mr. Eden
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) as Bel Affris
- Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. I: Julius Caesar - The Forum Scene - Act III. Scene 2 (1945) as Marcus Antonius
- The Way Ahead (1944) as Captain Edwards
- Henry V (1944) as The Constable of France
- Tunisian Victory (1944) as Narrator (voice)
- Attack! The Battle for New Britain (1944) as Narrator (voice)
- The Return of the Vikings (1944) as Narrator (voice)
- The Bells Go Down (1943) as Off-Screen Narrator (uncredited)
- The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) as Danton (uncredited)
- Contraband (1940) as First Brother Grimm
- Girl in the News (1940) as Prosecuting Counsel (Uncredited)
- French Communique (1940) as Commentator
- Ten Days in Paris (1940) as Lanson
- Law and Disorder (1940) as Another Agent
- The Drum (1938) as Abdul Fakir (uncredited)
- Pygmalion (1938) as Prince (uncredited)
- Kate Plus Ten (1938) as Dr. Gurdon
- Dangerous Medicine (1938) as Murdoch
- Jump for Glory (1937) as Prosecuting Counsel
- The Rat (1937) as Defending Counsel
- The Dream Doctor (1936) as Husband
- Accused (1936) as Man
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leo Genn best known for?
Leo Genn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), The MacKintosh Man (1973), Endless Night (1972), The Persuaders! (1971).
When and where was Leo Genn born?
Leo Genn was born on August 9, 1905 in London, England, UK. They passed away on January 26, 1978.
How many credits does Leo Genn have?
Leo Genn has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1994.
What is Leo Genn's background in cinema and television?
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 wa...
Leo Genn by the numbers
92credits
77films
15TV series
1936–1994active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Dr. Bellman — aged about 62
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Archbishop of Rheims — aged about 45
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Sir Hugo Chalmers — aged about 65
- The Longest Day (1962) as Brig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr. — aged about 56
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 51
- The Life of Adolf Hitler (1961) as Narrator — aged about 55
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