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Leopold John Genn (/ ɡɛn / GHEN; 9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister. Distinguished by his relaxed charm and smooth, "black velvet" voice, [1] he had a lengthy career in theatre, film, television, and radio; often playing aristocratic or gentlemanly, sophisticate roles. [1]
Leo Genn was a versatile British actor who appeared in films, stage, and TV from 1935 to 1973. He also served as a barrister, a lieutenant colonel, and a prosecutor in World War II, and played Shakespearean roles in London and New York.
Jan 27, 1978 · Leo Genn, the British lawyer turned actor who became .known as “the man with the black velvet voice” in a stage and screen career that spanned almost four decades, died yesterday at a...
Leo Genn was an English actor and barrister who starred in 85 films, including Quo Vadis, Moby Dick, and The Snake Pit. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Petronius in Quo Vadis and served in the Royal Artillery during World War II.
Leo Genn was an English actor and lawyer who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Quo Vadis. He also served in the British Army during World War II and appeared in many movies, TV shows and stage plays.
Leo Genn was a British actor who appeared in films such as Quo Vadis, Moby Dick and Lady Chatterley's Lover. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Quo Vadis and also worked in theater and TV.
Leo Genn was a British actor who starred in Hollywood films such as "Quo Vadis" and "Moby Dick". Learn more about his life, career, and achievements on Fandango.
