Biography
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, in which he served in the Royal Artillery as a Lieutenant-Colonel. He began his acting career at The Old Vic and made his film debut in 1935, starring in a total of 85 screen roles until his death in 1978. For his portrayal of Petronius in the 1951 Hollywood epic Quo Vadis, he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Leo Genn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 69
1970s
- 1975
You Are Free, Dr. Korczak
Dr. Janusz Korczak
- 1974
Frightmare
Dr. Lytell
- 1973
The Silent One
Chief of M.I.5
- 1972
Endless Night
Psychiatrist (uncredited)
- 1971
Die Screaming Marianne
The Judge
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
Edmond Brighton
- 1970
Marie Stopes: Sexual Revolutionary
Patrick Hastings, KC
Connecting Rooms
Dr. Norman
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964
The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
Adm. Quency
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
Escape by Night
British Major Michael Pemberton
On Trial
Sir Charles Dilke · 1 episode
Mrs. Miniver
Clem Miniver
1950s
- 1958
Tank Force!
Sgt. Kendall
I Accuse!
Maj. Picquart
The Steel Bayonet
Maj. Gerrard
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Inspector Stillman · 1 episode
- 1955
The Titanic Incident
Paul Bernard
Lady Chatterley's Lover
Sir Clifford Chatterley
Blackmail
Lionel Kendall
- 1954
The Green Scarf
Rodelec
- 1953
Personal Affair
Stephen Barlow
The Red Beret
Major J. Snow
The Girls of Pleasure Island
Roger Halyard
- 1952
Plymouth Adventure
William Bradford
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Robert Sterling
The Magic Box
Maida Vale Doctor
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Archbishop of Rheims · 1 episode
- 1950
The Undefeated
Joe Anderson (voice)
The Miniver Story
Steve Brunswick
The Wooden Horse
Peter Howard
No Place for Jennifer
William Parry
1940s
- 1948
The Velvet Touch
Michael Morrell
- 1947
Mourning Becomes Electra
Adam Brant
- 1946
Green for Danger
Mr. Eden
- 1945
- 1944
- 1943
The Bells Go Down
Off-Screen Narrator (uncredited)
- 1942
The Young Mr. Pitt
Danton (uncredited)
- 1940
Girl in the News
Prosecuting Counsel (Uncredited)
Law and Disorder
Another Agent
Ten Days in Paris
Lanson
Contraband
First Brother Grimm
1930s
- 1938
Kate Plus Ten
Dr. Gurdon
- 1937
The Rat
Defending Counsel
Jump for Glory
Prosecuting Counsel
- 1936
Accused
Man
Appearances10
1960s
- 1966
- 1964
The Delhi Way
Narrator (voice)
- 1962
1950s
- 1957
- 1953
Elizabeth Is Queen
Narrator
1940s
- 1948
London Belongs to Me
Narrator (uncredited)
- 1946
Theirs Is the Glory
Narrator (uncredited)
- 1944
Attack! The Battle for New Britain
Narrator (voice)
Tunisian Victory
Narrator (voice)