Biography
Leo Franklyn (7 April 1897 β 17 September 1975) was an English actor. Much of his early career was in Edwardian musical comedy; in his later career he was chiefly associated with farce.
In the years between the First and Second World Wars, Franklyn was a well-known performer in musical comedies, appearing in both British and American shows. He spent ten years performing in Australia in musical comedies. From the 1940s he appeared regularly in pantomime as the Dame.
From the 1950s to his death he was principally associated with British farces. From 1956 to 1969 he was a member of Brian Rix's company, first at the Whitehall Theatre, and later at the Garrick.
Filmography
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Movies 9
Edgar
The Piano (1971)
Movie
Jim Barger
Nothing Barred (1961)
Movie
Victor Sellars
The Night We Got the Bird (1960)
Movie
Rev. Sydney Mullet
And the Same to You (1960)
Movie
5
Belling
The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959)
Movie
Bannerman's Trainer
Come on George! (1939)
Movie
Racing Tough
Keep Fit (1937)
Movie
Thompson
Splendid Fellows (1934)
Movie
Actor
Two Minutes Silence (1933)
Movie
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1933
1939
1960
1971
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1897-04-07
Deathday1975-09-17 (78 years old)
CitizenshipsEngland
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