1. Lenard George Green, better known as Leon Greene, was an English bass and actor.
11 Facts About Leon Greene
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Leon Greene 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.
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Leon Greene 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.
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Leon Greene was a cast member of three Carry On films, and for director Richard Lester.
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Leon Greene's break came when he landed the role of an opera singer in a 1952 touring production of Das Dreimaderlhaus.
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At the age of 20, Leon Greene joined the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and sang bass with them for just over a year.
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Leon Greene sang Lilaque le Fils in Boulevard Solitude in a New Opera Company production at Sadler's Wells in 1963.
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Leon Greene then reprised the role for the musical's 1966 film adaptation.
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Leon Greene's films included A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, reprising Miles Gloriosus; Camelot, A Challenge for Robin Hood, The Devil Rides Out, a rare starring role; The Squeeze, Flash Gordon, and several Carry On comedies.
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Leon Greene was often cast by director Richard Lester, first in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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In 1953, Leon Greene married Jean Percival, who was the long-time supervisor of the Royal Opera House's headdress and jewellery department.