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Born on March 16, 1920, Leo McKern was from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Leo McKern was a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on July 23, 2002, at the age of 82. Schooling on record includes Sydney Technical High School. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of Australia (1983).
My Take
Leo McKern is the sort of actor I admire precisely because he never seemed to need top billing. More than 200 stage roles, plus memorable film work from Help! to A Man for All Seasons, Ryan's Daughter and The Blue Lagoon, tells me he was a working craftsman who simply showed up and made scenes better. The Order of Australia in 1983 is a fitting nod to that durability. What strikes me most is the range, an Australian who became a fixture of British screen and stage. I tend to trust performers like this more than stars; their faces carry decades of earned weight.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leo McKern
- Name (Japanese)
- レオ・マッカーン
- Reading
- れお・まっかーん
- Born
- March 16, 1920 – July 23, 2002
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Sydney Technical High School
Awards & achievements
- 1983 Officer of the Order of Australia
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Dad and Dave: On Our Selection |
| Notable work | The Blue Lagoon |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo%20McKern
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1344237
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Leo McKern born?
Born March 16, 1920.
When did Leo McKern die?
Died July 23, 2002, aged 82.
Where was Leo McKern from?
Leo McKern was from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What did Leo McKern do?
Leo McKern worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
What was Leo McKern known for?
Notable works include Dad and Dave: On Our Selection, The Blue Lagoon.
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