Leo G. Carroll
Biography
Leo Gratten Carroll (October 25, 1886 – October 16, 1972) was a distinguished English actor acclaimed for his performances in cinema. He gained significant recognition for his appearances in six films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, which include the classics Rebecca, Suspicion, Spellbound, The Paradine Case, Strangers on a Train, and North by Northwest. In addition to his film career, Carroll made a notable impact on television, with prominent roles in series such as Topper, Going My Way, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Throughout his career, Carroll established himself as a versatile actor, seamlessly transitioning between the silver screen and the small screen, captivating audiences with his powerful performances. His contributions to the entertainment industry left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered as an iconic figure in film and television history.
Filmography
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One Spy Too Many
1966 • Alexander Waverly
The Helicopter Spies
1968 • Alexander Waverly
The House on 92nd Street
1945 • Col. Hammersohn
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
1939
Murder on a Honeymoon
1935 • Joseph B. Tate
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940 • Professor Gordon
One of Our Spies Is Missing
1966 • Alexander Waverly
Song of Love
1947 • Professor Wieck
City in Darkness
1939 • Louis Santelle
Suspicion
1941 • Captain George Melbeck
Enchantment (1948)
1948 • Proutie
The Swan
1956 • Caesar
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952 • Henry Whitfield
The Spy in the Green Hat
1967 • Alexander Waverly
The Paradine Case
1947 • Sir Joseph
1+1: Exploring The Kinsey Reports
1961 • Prof. Logan
The Happy Years
1950 • Mr. Hopkins
Forever Amber
1947
Clive of India
1935
Tarantula
1955 • Prof. Gerald Deemer
Tower of London
1939 • Lord Hastings
The Karate Killers
1967 • Alexander Waverly