Leo Genn

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.

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Leo Genn is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971), The Bloody Judge (1970), Circus of Fear (1966), 55 Days at Peking (1963), Escape by Night (1960), Tank Force! (1958), Plymouth Adventure (1952), Quo Vadis (1951). The recorded credits span 1940 to 1994, including 18 movies and 15 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.