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Leo Genn

English actor (1905–1978)

Leo Genn was an English actor and barrister, distinguished by his relaxed charm and smooth voice, often playing aristocratic or gentlemanly roles. He began acting at The Old Vic, made his film debut in 1935 and had 85 screen roles. For playing Petronius in the 1951 Hollywood film Quo Vadis he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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What movies and TV shows has Leo Genn been in?
Leo Genn appears in Moby Dick (1956) and Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) on The Remote.
When was Leo Genn born?
Leo Genn was born on 9 August 1905.

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