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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Flash Gordon (1980) — Colonel of Battle Control
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The Four Musketeers (1974) — Swiss Officer
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The Devil Rides Out (1968) — Rex Van Ryn
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The Return of the Musketeers (1989) — Captain Groslow
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The Avengers (1961) — Freddy Richards
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Matlock (1986) — Inspector Liggett
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The Saint (1962) — Tig Jordan
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The Persuaders! (1971) — Abel Gaunt
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) — Miles Gloriosus
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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) — Squire Holmes
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Camelot (1967) — Sir Turloc (uncredited)
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Carry On Henry (1971) — Torturer
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Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) — Chef
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Masada (1981) — Centurion
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Don't Lose Your Head (1967) — Malabonce
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The Ritz (1976) — Muscle Bound Patron
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The Human Factor (1979) — Tall Man
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Royal Flash (1975) — Grundwig
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Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978) — Bill Biggs
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11 Harrowhouse (1974) — Max Toland
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Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) — Rosco
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A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) — Little John
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The Squeeze (1977) — Commissionaire
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Terry and June (1979) — Perce
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The Thief of Baghdad (1978) — Jaudur's Guard
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Assignment to Kill (1968) — The Big Man
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Further Up Pompeii (1975) — Prodigius
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII (2001) — Duke of Norfolk
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The Best of the Adventures (1981) — Rosco / Bill Biggs (archive footage) (uncredited)
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London Conspiracy (1974) — Abel Gaunt (archive footage)
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How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment (1965)
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The Borderers (1968) — Will Ridley
- Men of Affairs (1973) — Heavy