Leonard Whiting
Biography
Leonard Whiting is a British actor born on June 30, 1950, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his acting work with a total of thirteen known credits on The Movie Database. Among his notable roles, he starred as Romeo in the 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli, appearing opposite Olivia Hussey as Juliet. For this role, he earned the Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor. His profile on the platform includes an overview, media, fandom details, and similar show recommendations, reflecting a content score of one hundred.
Career overview
Leonard Whiting is a British actor born on June 30, 1950, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in acting, with thirteen known credits listed in the Movie Database.
One of his most notable roles was starring as Romeo in the 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet directed by Zeffirelli. In this film, he acted opposite Olivia Hussey, who played Juliet. His performance in the role earned him the Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor.
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Full Filmography
13 titles- Social Suicide (2015) as Julia's Father
- Hollywood Invasion (2011) as archive footage
- The Dreamstone (1990) as Urpgor (voice)
- Rachel's Man (1976) as Jacob
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1974) as Victor Frankenstein
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) as Victor Frankenstein
- War Is War (1972) as Franz Keller
- Say Hello to Yesterday (1971) as Boy
- The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) as Young Martin
- Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence (1969) as Giacomo Casanova
- Romeo and Juliet (1968) as Romeo
- Our World (1967) as Self
- The Legend of Young Dick Turpin (1965) as Jimmy the Dip
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leonard Whiting best known for?
Leonard Whiting is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Untouchables (1987), Frankenstein: The True Story (1974), Tweety's S.O.S. (1951), Romeo and Juliet (1968).
When and where was Leonard Whiting born?
Leonard Whiting was born on June 30, 1950 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Leonard Whiting have?
Leonard Whiting has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2015.
What is Leonard Whiting's background in cinema and television?
Leonard Whiting is a British actor born on June 30, 1950, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his acting work with a total of thirteen known credits on The Movie Database. Among his notable roles, he starred as Romeo in the 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli, appearing o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Dreamstone (1990) as Urpgor (voice) — aged about 40
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) as Victor Frankenstein — aged about 23
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1974) as Victor Frankenstein — aged about 24
- Romeo and Juliet (1968) as Romeo — aged about 18
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