Leo Genn
Leopold John "Leo" Genn (9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and lawyer.[1] He played Petronius in the 1951 movie Quo Vadis. This role earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination.
Leo Genn | |
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 Genn in The Miniver Story (1950) | |
| Born | Leopold John Genn 9 August 1905 London, England |
| Died | 26 January 1978 (aged 72) London, England |
| Cause of death | Heart attack caused by pneumonia |
| Education | City of London School |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Actor & Barrister |
| Years active | 1935–1975 |
| Spouse(s) | Marguerite van Praag (m. 1933) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  United Kingdom Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Leo Genn Media
Screenshot of Leo Genn from the trailer for the film Quo Vadis
Leo Genn military officer, prosecutor at Belsen War Trials, famous British movie actor.
Leo Genn marker on house he was born in.
References
- ↑ John Arthur Garraty; Mark Christopher Carnes (1999). American National Biography. Oxford University Press. p. 841. ISBN 978-0-19-512787-4.
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