Leslie Banks
Biography
Leslie Banks works in acting. Born June 9, 1890 in West Derby, Liverpool, England, UK. Died April 21, 1952. Archytele tracks 34 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Madeleine (1950) as James Smith
- Your Witness (1950) as Col. Roger Summerfield
- The Small Back Room (1949) as Col. A. K. Holland
- Mrs. Fitzherbert (1947) as Charles Fox
- The True Glory (1945) as Commentator
- Henry V (1944) as Chorus
- The Big Blockade (1942) as Taylor
- Went the Day Well? (1942) as Oliver Wilsford
- Cottage to Let (1941) as John Barrington
- Ships with Wings (1941) as Vice Adm. David Wetherby
- 21 Days (1940) as Keith Durrant
- The Door with Seven Locks (1940) as Dr. Manetta
- Dead Man's Shoes (1940) as Roger de Vetheuil
- Busman's Honeymoon (1940) as Inspector Kirk
- Neutral Port (1940) as George Carter
- Jamaica Inn (1939) as Joss Merlyn
- The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939) as Anthony Slade
- Sons of the Sea (1939) as Capt. Hyde
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1938) as Cyrano de Bergerac
- Fire Over England (1937) as The Earl of Leicester
- Wings of the Morning (1937) as Lord Clontarf
- Farewell Again (1937) as Col. Harry Blair
- The Three Maxims (1936) as Mac
- Debt of Honour (1936) as Maj. Jimmie Stanton
- The Tunnel (1935) as Frederick 'Robbie' Robbins
- Sanders of the River (1935) as R.G. Sanders
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Bob Lawrence
- Red Ensign (1934) as David Barr
- The Night of the Party (1934) as Sir John Holland
- The Fire Raisers (1934) as Jim Bronton
- I Am Suzanne! (1933) as Adolpe 'Baron' Herring
- The Most Dangerous Game (1932) as Count Zaroff
- Experience (1921)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leslie Banks best known for?
Leslie Banks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Your Witness (1950), Mom (2013), Sons of the Sea (1939), Fire Over England (1937).
When and where was Leslie Banks born?
Leslie Banks was born on June 9, 1890 in West Derby, Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on April 21, 1952.
How many credits does Leslie Banks have?
Leslie Banks has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1975.
What is Leslie Banks's background in cinema and television?
Leslie Banks, CBE (9 June 1890 – 21 April 1952) was an English theatre and cinema actor, director and producer, now best remembered playing gruff, menacing characters in black and white movies of the 1930s and 1940s.
Leslie Banks by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sons of the Sea (1939) as Capt. Hyde — aged about 49
- The Most Dangerous Game (1932) as Count Zaroff — aged about 42
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Bob Lawrence — aged about 44
- Your Witness (1950) as Col. Roger Summerfield — aged about 60
- Fire Over England (1937) as The Earl of Leicester — aged about 47
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