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Leon Greene

Acting · Born 1931-01-01 · West Ham, London, England, UK

Biography

Lenard George Green (15 July 1931 – 19 June 2021), better known as Leon Greene, was an English bass and actor. He was known for his work with the D'Oyly Carte Company and the Sadler's Wells Opera, as well as starring roles in several West End musicals. He played Miles Gloriosus in the original London production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which he reprised for the 1966 film version. He was also a cast member of three Carry On films, and for director Richard Lester.

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Filmography

2001The Six Wives of Henry VIIIDuke of Norfolk
1989The Return of the MusketeersCaptain Groslow
1986MatlockInspector Liggett
1981MasadaCenturion
1981The Best of the AdventuresRosco / Bill Biggs (archive footage) (uncredited)
1980Flash GordonColonel of Battle Control
1979The Human FactorTall Man
1979Terry and JunePerce
1978Adventures of a Plumber's MateBill Biggs
1978The Thief of BaghdadJaudur's Guard
1977The SqueezeCommissionaire
1977Adventures of a Private EyeRosco
1976The Seven-Per-Cent SolutionSquire Holmes
1976The RitzMuscle Bound Patron
1975Royal FlashGrundwig
1975Further Up PompeiiProdigius
1974The Four MusketeersSwiss Officer
1974London ConspiracyAbel Gaunt (archive footage)
197411 HarrowhouseMax Toland
1973Men of AffairsHeavy
1971Carry On at Your ConvenienceChef
1971The Persuaders!Abel Gaunt
1971Carry On HenryTorturer
1968The BorderersWill Ridley
1968The Devil Rides OutRex Van Ryn
1968Assignment to KillThe Big Man
1967CamelotSir Turloc (uncredited)
1967A Challenge for Robin HoodLittle John
1967Don't Lose Your HeadMalabonce
1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumMiles Gloriosus
1965How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment
1962The SaintTig Jordan
1961The AvengersFreddy Richards

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