1905 - 1978
Leo Genn British Actor
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Leo Genn dating history
Relationships
Leo Genn was previously married to Marguerite Van Praag.
About
British Actor Leo Genn was born Leo John Genn on 9th August, 1905 in Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, England and passed away on 26th Jan 1978 London, England, UK aged 72. He is most remembered for Caesar and Cleopatra. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Leo Genn was in an on-screen matchup with Jayne Mansfield in Playgirl After Dark (1960).
Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
45 years
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45 years
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Details
| First Name |
Leo
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| Middle Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Genn
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| Full Name at Birth |
Leo John Genn
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| Birthday |
9th August, 1905
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| Birthplace |
Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, England
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| Died |
26th January, 1978
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| Place of Death |
London, England, UK
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| Cause of Death |
Pneumonia following a heart attack
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| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| High School |
City of London School
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| University |
Cambridge University
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| Occupation Text |
Actor
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Caesar and Cleopatra
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| Year(s) Active |
1935–75, 1935–1975
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/760/000136352/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39570578
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| Father |
William Genn
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| Mother |
Rachael Asserson
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Leopold John Genn (GHEN; 9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister. Distinguished 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, sophisticated roles.
