Leslie Perrins

Leslie Perrins was an English actor best known for his roles in St. Ives (1960), Sherlock Holmes’ Fatal Hour (1931), and Nine Days a Queen (1936). He was born on October 7, 1901, in Moseley, Birmingham, England, and passed away on December 13, 1962, in Esher, Surrey, England.

Personal and Family Life

Leslie Perrins was a RADA-trained actor, known for his distinctive moustache and charming presence. He began his stage career in 1922 and later became a prominent character actor, often portraying dapper cads and villains in films.

Career Highlights

Perrins had a well-intoned and precise voice, which he effectively utilized in radio dramas after 1940. His versatility allowed him to take on various roles in both film and television throughout his career, establishing himself as a memorable character in many productions.

Death and Legacy

Leslie Perrins died on December 13, 1962. His contributions to theater and film continue to be remembered, especially his ability to bring charm and depth to the characters he portrayed.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Lord Edgware Dies 1934-07-31 Bryan Martin
The Lost Hours 1952-09-01 Dr. Derek Morrison
The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes 1935-03-24 John Douglas
The Village Squire 1935-04-14 Richard Venables
The Pointing Finger 1933-12-26 Honorable James Mallory
The High Command 1937-08-23 Maj. Carson
I'll Turn to You 1946-06-17 Chigwell
The Silent Passenger 1935-06-01 Maurice Windermere
Tudor Rose 1936-09-01 Thomas Seymour
The Roof 1933-01-01 Inspector Darrow
The Scotland Yard Mystery 1934-01-03 John Freeman
Women Aren’t Angels 1943-01-18 Schaffer
Luck of the Navy 1938-11-27 Briggs
Grip of the Strangler 1958-05-11 Newgate Prison Governor
His Lordship Goes to Press 1939-01-16 Sir Richard Swingleton
I Killed the Count 1939-05-06 Count Mattoni
The Rocks of Valpre 1935-01-16 Captain Rodolphe
Suspected Person 1942-06-01 Tony Garrett
The Man Who Changed His Name 1934-03-01 Frank Ryan
Sensation 1936-12-16 Strange
No Exit 1936-11-26 Anthony Wild
Blind Folly 1939-11-10 Deverell
Heaven Is Round the Corner 1944-04-10 Robert Sedley
The Calendar 1931-10-19 Henry Lascarne
The House of Unrest 1931-03-01 Cleaver
The Rosary 1931-07-03 Ronald Overton
The Sleeping Cardinal 1931-02-15 Ronald Adair
White Face 1932-05-01 Louis Landor
The Price of Folly 1937-06-06 Owen
Bulldog Drummond at Bay 1937-05-01 Major Grayson
The Lash 1934-10-21 Alec Larkin
Fortune Is a Woman 1957-03-13 Chairman of Tribunal
D’Ye Ken John Peel? 1935-07-22 Sir Charles Hawksley / Mr. Craven
Mr. Reeder in Room 13 1938-02-01 Jeffrey Legge (Maj. Jeffrey Floyd)
The Turners of Prospect Road 1947-06-16 Mr. Webster
Guilty? 1956-04-10 Poynter
Man on the Run 1949-05-20 Charlie
Sunshine Ahead 1936-01-01 Brady, The Critic
The Gang’s All Here 1939-03-04 Harper
Wanted by Scotland Yard 1939-04-19 Standish
Blake the Lawbreaker 1928-05-01 Fairbairn
The Clue of the