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Leon Greene

Actor

Leon Greene

Born January 1, 1931 in West Ham, London, England, UK22 films

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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The Devil Rides Out posterFirst watchThe Devil Rides Out19686.6as Rex Van RynThe powers of good are pitted against the forces of evil as the Duc de Richelieu wrestles with the charming but deadly Satanist, Mocata, for the soul of his friend.View film

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22 films as actor
  1. 1989The Return of the MusketeersCaptain Groslow
  2. 1980Flash GordonColonel of Battle Control
  3. 1979The Human FactorTall Man
  4. 1978Adventures of a Plumber's MateBill Biggs
  5. 1978The Thief of BaghdadJaudur's Guard
  6. 1977The SqueezeCommissionaire
  7. 1977Adventures of a Private EyeRosco
  8. 1976The Seven-Per-Cent SolutionSquire Holmes
  9. 1976The RitzMuscle Bound Patron
  10. 1975Royal FlashGrundwig
  11. 1975Further Up PompeiiProdigius
  12. 1974The Four MusketeersSwiss Officer
  13. 197411 HarrowhouseMax Toland
  14. 1971Carry On at Your ConvenienceChef
  15. 1971Carry On HenryTorturer
  16. 1968The Devil Rides OutRex Van Ryn
  17. 1968Assignment to KillThe Big Man
  18. 1967CamelotSir Turloc (uncredited)
  19. 1967A Challenge for Robin HoodLittle John
  20. 1967Don't Lose Your HeadMalabonce
  21. 1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumMiles Gloriosus
  22. 1965How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment