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Leo White

Leo White

Director & actor · born 9 November 1873 · Graudenz, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire [now Grudziadz, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

Leo White (born Leo Weiss) grew up in England and began his stage career there. In 1910 he came to the United States and the following year started working in Silent films. Typically cast as a dapper continental villain or a nobleman, White frequently played uncredited bit parts and as a character actor in many Charlie Chaplin productions. Multiple online sites indicate that he was born in 1882. However his grave marker clearly presents birth year as having been 1873.

Where to start: The Great Dictator (1940).

As director 2

As actor 306

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Leo White movie?

By viewer score, The Great Dictator (1940) at 8.3/10.

What are Leo White’s most popular movies?

Casablanca, The Great Dictator, Arsenic and Old Lace.

How many movies has Leo White made?

308 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 306 as actor.

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