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London, England, UK
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,…
Known for
- The World of Hammer — Self (archive footage)1994
- You Are Free, Dr. Korczak — Dr. Janusz Korczak1975
- Frightmare — Dr. Lytell1974
- The Silent One — Chief of M.I.51973
- The MacKintosh Man — Rollins (uncredited)1973
- Endless Night — Psychiatrist (uncredited)1972
- Die Screaming Marianne — The Judge1971
- A Lizard in a Woman's Skin — Edmond Brighton1971
- The Persuaders! — Sir Hugo Chalmers1971
- The Bloody Judge — Lord Wessex1970
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Leo
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- London
- Place of death
- London
- Occupation
- jurist
- Educated at
- St Catharine's College
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Field of work
- law
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- British Army
- Military rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Image
- Leo Genn Academy Awards 1952 (cropped).jpg
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- cause of death
- pneumonia
- date of birth
- 1905-08-09
- date of death
- 1978-01-26
- Commons category
- Leo Genn
- nominated for
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- manner of death
- natural causes
- Commons gallery
- Leo Genn
- name in native language
- Leo Genn
- start of work period
- 1935-00-00
- different from
- Leo Penn
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