Leon Greene

Leon Greene
Greene in the trailer for The Devil Rides Out (1968)
Born
Lenard George Green

(1931-07-15)15 July 1931[1]
East Ham, Essex, England
(present-day London, England)
Died19 June 2021(2021-06-19) (aged 89)
United Kingdom
Occupations
Years active1965–2001

Lenard George Green (15 July 1931 – 19 June 2021), better known as Leon Greene, was an English bass and actor.[2] 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.

  1. ^ GRO Register of Births: SEP 1931 4a 355 WEST HAM – Lenard G. Green, mmn = Ticquet
  2. ^ Hayward, Anthony (14 July 2021). "Leon Greene obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 12 March 2023.