Leon Lissek
Australian-born British film/television actor

Leon Lissek

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Australian-born British film/television actor
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1 January 1927(Australia)
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Leon Lissek (born 1927), is an actor originated from Australia who primarily does work in England. He has appeared in over 80 films in his career, which started with Marat/Sade. He is well known for his television roles in The Sullivans and EastEnders, and his film roles in Time Bandits, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Horsemen.

Selected TV and filmography

  • Marat/Sade (1967) as Lavoisier
  • Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Matakitas
  • Tell Me Lies (1968) as Guest
  • The Last Valley (1970) as Czeraki
  • Countess Dracula (1971) as Sergeant of Bailiffs
  • The Horsemen (1971) as Chikana Proprietor
  • Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Avdeyev
  • The Sullivans (1976) as Hans Kaufman
  • Sweeney 2 (1978) as Cardona Alexandros
  • The Famous Five (1978) as Hunchy
  • Shogun (1980) as Father Sebastio
  • Time Bandits (1981) as 1st Refugee
  • The Island of Adventure (1982) as Jo
  • Eleni (1985) as Antoni
  • Personal Services (1987) as Mr. Popozogolou
  • Noble House (1988) as Christian Toxe
  • Whoops Apocalypse (1988) as Politburo Member
  • The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) as Bold Man in Bar
  • The Trial (1993) as Stairman
  • Nostradamus (1994) as Inquisitor
  • EastEnders (1998) as Bruno di Marco
  • Suzie Gold (2004) as Julius