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Leslie Lawton

Acting Born Jan 1, 1943 Dundee, Scotland, UK 22 credits
22
Total Credits
1956–1989
34 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Leslie Lawton works in acting. Born January 1, 1943 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Rififi

as DI Grace
Film

Escape from New York

as Jacques

The Liver Birds

as Ron

Two in Clover

as Mr Jenkins

Public Eye

as Det. Con. Broome

Public Eye

as Det. Con Broome
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Pardon the Expression

as Wilf Bundy
Film

Billy Liar

as Youth (uncredited)

Z-Cars

as Mick Williams

Coronation Street

as Clive Owen
Film

Shrek the Third

as Benny
Film

Shrek the Third

as Henry

Frequent co-stars

Alfred Burke 1 shared title
Ray Smith 1 shared title
Pauline Delaney 1 shared title
Brenda Cavendish 1 shared title
Peter Childs 1 shared title
John Grieve 1 shared title
Hubert Rees 1 shared title
Marjie Lawrence 1 shared title
Frederick Hall 1 shared title
Michael Spice 1 shared title

Career timeline

Geluk Bij Een Ongeluk · Director
Strangers
It's Murder. But Is It Art?
Elizabeth RBirds on the Wing
The Liver BirdsTwo in CloverThe Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
Sam and Janet
Run with the Wind
Public EyePublic EyeLondonersPardon the Expression
Thursday TheatreRedcap
Billy Liar
Z-Cars
Coronation StreetThe Odd Man
Armchair TheatreArmchair Theatre

Full Filmography

22 titles
  • Geluk Bij Een Ongeluk (1989) Director
  • Strangers (1978) as DI Grace
  • It's Murder. But Is It Art? (1972) as Boutique Owner
  • Elizabeth R (1971) as Jacques
  • Birds on the Wing (1971) as Waiter
  • The Liver Birds (1969) as Ron
  • Two in Clover (1969) as Mr Jenkins
  • The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969) as Ram Bannerjee
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  • Sam and Janet (1967) as PC
  • Run with the Wind (1966) as Steve
  • Public Eye (1965) as Det. Con. Broome
  • Public Eye (1965) as Det. Con Broome
  • Londoners (1965) as Charlie
  • Pardon the Expression (1965) as Wilf Bundy
  • Thursday Theatre (1964) as Stan Dyson
  • Redcap (1964) as Private Tait
  • Billy Liar (1963) as Youth (uncredited)
  • Z-Cars (1962) as Mick Williams
  • Coronation Street (1960) as Clive Owen
  • The Odd Man (1960) as Scots Policeman
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) as Benny
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) as Henry

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leslie Lawton best known for?

Leslie Lawton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rififi (1955), Escape from New York (1981), The Liver Birds (1969), Two in Clover (1969).

When and where was Leslie Lawton born?

Leslie Lawton was born on January 1, 1943 in Dundee, Scotland, UK.

How many credits does Leslie Lawton have?

Leslie Lawton has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1989.

What is Leslie Lawton's background in cinema and television?

Leslie Lawton was born in 1943 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Geluk bij een ongeluk (1990), Coronation Street (1960) and Run with the Wind (1966). He has been married to Jeanne Cook since September 1987. He was previously married to Iréna Mayeska and Jenny Oulton.

Leslie Lawton by the numbers

22credits
3films
19TV series
1956–1989active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Public Eye (1965) as Det. Con. Broome — aged about 22
  • Public Eye (1965) as Det. Con Broome — aged about 22
  • Elizabeth R (1971) as Jacques — aged about 28
  • Strangers (1978) as DI Grace — aged about 35
  • Z-Cars (1962) as Mick Williams — aged about 19
  • Two in Clover (1969) as Mr Jenkins — aged about 26

Full filmography (22) Born on January 1

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