Leonard Carey

Born: 1887-02-25

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Biography

Leonard Carey (25 February 1887 – 11 September 1977) was an English character actor who very often played butlers in Hollywood films of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He was also active in television during the 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his role as the beach hermit, Ben, in Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940).

Known For

Strangers on a Train
Suspicion
Rebecca
Gaslight
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Tomorrow Is Forever
That Hamilton Woman
While the City Sleeps
Mrs. Miniver

Top Movie Credits

Strangers on a Train Anthony's Butler (uncredited)
Suspicion The McLaidlaw's Butler Burton (uncredited)
Gaslight Guide (uncredited)
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Dr. Edmund Simmons (uncredited)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Briggs, Lanyon's Butler (uncredited)
Tomorrow Is Forever Hamilton Employee
That Hamilton Woman Orderly (uncredited)
While the City Sleeps Walter's Butler (uncredited)
Mrs. Miniver Chandler (uncredited)