Frederick Leister

Frederick Leister

Deceased · Born: Dec 1, 1885 · Died: Aug 24, 1970

Personal Details

BornDec 1, 1885 London, England, UK

Biography

Frederick Leister, a renowned thespian, entered the world on December 1, 1885, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom. This talented actor left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable performances in notable productions such as Evensong, released in 1934, The World, the Flesh, the Devil, which premiered in 1932, and The Prime Minister, which debuted in 1941.

Throughout his life, Leister was married to the lovely Dora Luther, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Unfortunately, his time on this earth came to an end on August 24, 1970, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1961
1960
Surprise Package
Surprise Package as Aide to King Pavel II
1958
Prescription for Murder
Prescription for Murder as Doctor Alexander
1957
Dangerous Exile
Dangerous Exile as Capt. Andrew Ogden
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days as Reform Club Member (uncredited)
1955
The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair as Dr Collingwood
Shadow of Fear
Shadow of Fear as Dr. Elder
The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters as Committee Member
1952
Evidence for Hire
Evidence for Hire as Sir Edward Carteret
1951
1950
The 20 Questions Murder Mystery
The 20 Questions Murder Mystery as Police Commissioner
1949
Forbidden
Forbidden as Dr. Franklin
Landfall
Landfall as Admiral
Dear Mr. Prohack
Dear Mr. Prohack as The Director General
1948
Escape
Escape as Judge
Quartet
Quartet as Prison Governor (segment "The Kite")
1947
Nightbeat
Nightbeat as Magistrate
So Well Remembered
So Well Remembered as John Channing
1946
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart as Mr. Mowbray
1945
Kiss the Bride Goodbye
Kiss the Bride Goodbye as Captain Blood
1944
1943
We'll Meet Again
We'll Meet Again as Mr. Hastropp
The Gentle Sex
The Gentle Sex as Colonel Lawrence
1942
The Young Mr. Pitt
The Young Mr. Pitt as Lord Auckland
1941
The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister as Lord Melbourne
Atlantic Ferry
Atlantic Ferry as James Morison
1939
The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Inspector
1938
Queen of Destiny
Queen of Destiny as Herbert H. Asquith
1937
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines as Diamond Buyer
1934
The Iron Duke
The Iron Duke as King of Prussia