Leon Greene

Acting

Born January 1, 1931, West Ham, London, England, UK

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.

Filmography

• The Six Wives of Henry VIII — Duke of Norfolk
• 1989The Return of the Musketeers — Captain Groslow
• Matlock — Inspector Liggett
• Masada — Centurion
• 1981The Best of the Adventures — Rosco / Bill Biggs (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 1980Flash Gordon — Colonel of Battle Control
• Terry and June — Perce
• 1979The Human Factor — Tall Man
• 1978Adventures of a Plumber's Mate — Bill Biggs
• 1978The Thief of Baghdad — Jaudur's Guard
• 1977Adventures of a Private Eye — Rosco
• 1977The Squeeze — Commissionaire
• 1976The Ritz — Muscle Bound Patron
• 1976The Seven-Per-Cent Solution — Squire Holmes
• 1975Further Up Pompeii — Prodigius
• 1975Royal Flash — Grundwig
• 197411 Harrowhouse — Max Toland
• 1974London Conspiracy — Abel Gaunt (archive footage)
• 1974The Four Musketeers — Swiss Officer
• Men of Affairs — Heavy
• 1971Carry On Henry — Torturer
• 1971Carry On at Your Convenience — Chef
• The Persuaders! — Abel Gaunt
• 1968Assignment to Kill — The Big Man
• The Borderers — Will Ridley
• 1968The Devil Rides Out — Rex Van Ryn
• 1967A Challenge for Robin Hood — Little John
• 1967Camelot — Sir Turloc (uncredited)
• 1967Don't Lose Your Head — Malabonce
• 1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum — Miles Gloriosus
• 1965How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment
• The Saint — Tig Jordan
• The Avengers — Freddy Richards