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Leslie Henson

Acting
Known For

66 Years Old

From Wikipedia Leslie Lincoln Henson (3 August 1891 – 2 December 1957) was an English comedian, actor, producer for films and theatre, and film director. He initially worked in silent films and Edwardian musical comedy and became a popular music hall comedian who enjoyed a long stage career. He was famous for his bulging eyes, malleable face and raspy voice and helped to form the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) during the Second World War. Henson's post war stage success continued in revues, musicals and plays, including a West End adaptation of The Diary of a Nobody in 1955. Henson's film career was intermittent, and he made 14 films from 1916 to 1956. The most notable of these was Tons of Money in 1924, which introduced the popular Aldwych farces to British cinema audiences for the first time. In 1956. Henson died at his home in Harrow Weald, Middlesex, in 1957. He was 66.

Born

Notting Hill, London, England, UK on 3rd August 1891

Died

2nd December 1957

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Home and Away Image
Home and Away
Uncle Tom
The Demi-Paradise Image
The Demi-Paradise
Himself
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A Warm Corner
Mr. Corner
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The Sport of Kings
Amos Purdie, JP
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The Girl from Maxim's
Dr Lucien Petypon
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The Lifeguardsman
Lieutenant Spiff
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Oh, Daddy!
Lord Wilfred Pye
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It's a Boy
James Skippett
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Fashion Forecasts for Adam - By Mr Leslie Henson!
Himself
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Tons of Money
Aubrey Allington