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

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1961
{"id":82305,"title":"Trouble in the Sky","year":"1960","character":"Sir Henry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trouble-in-the-sky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82305.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82305.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":66266,"title":"Surprise Package","year":"1960","character":"Aide to King Pavel II","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/surprise-package","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66266.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66266.jpg"},"released":1}
Surprise Package
Surprise Package as Aide to King Pavel II
{"id":103834732,"title":"Interpol Calling","year":1959,"character":"Sir Isaac Spendler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/interpol-calling","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834732.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834732.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling as Sir Isaac Spendler
{"id":66642,"title":"Prescription for Murder","year":"1958","character":"Doctor Alexander","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prescription-for-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66642.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66642.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Prescription for Murder
Prescription for Murder as Doctor Alexander
{"id":66767,"title":"Dangerous Exile","year":"1957","character":"Capt. Andrew Ogden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dangerous-exile","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66767.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Dangerous Exile
Dangerous Exile as Capt. Andrew Ogden
{"id":82466,"title":"Around the World in 80 Days","year":"1956","character":"Reform Club Member (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/around-the-world-in-80-days-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days as Reform Club Member (uncredited)
{"id":67194,"title":"Footsteps in the Fog","year":"1955","character":"Dr. Simpson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/footsteps-in-the-fog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67194.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
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{"id":118592,"title":"The End of the Affair","year":"1955","character":"Dr Collingwood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-end-of-the-affair-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_118592.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_118592.jpg"},"released":1}
The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair as Dr Collingwood
{"id":67527,"title":"Shadow of Fear","year":"1955","character":"Dr. Elder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadow-of-fear-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67527.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67527.jpg"},"released":1}
Shadow of Fear
Shadow of Fear as Dr. Elder
{"id":67054,"title":"The Dam Busters","year":"1955","character":"Committee Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dam-busters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3184fiopbk70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3184fiopbk70.jpg"},"released":1}
The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters as Committee Member
{"id":67856,"title":"Mr. Potts Goes to Moscow","year":"1952","character":"Prime Minister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-potts-goes-to-moscow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67856.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67856.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
{"id":201178,"title":"Evidence for Hire","year":"1952","character":"Sir Edward Carteret","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/evidence-for-hire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201178.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201178.jpg"},"released":1}
Evidence for Hire
Evidence for Hire as Sir Edward Carteret
{"id":13545,"title":"The Crimson Pirate","year":"1952","character":"Sebastian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-crimson-pirate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13545.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13545.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68450,"title":"Green Grow the Rushes","year":"1951","character":"Col. Gill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/green-grow-the-rushes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68450.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68450.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
{"id":174589,"title":"The 20 Questions Murder Mystery","year":"1950","character":"Police Commissioner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-20-questions-murder-mystery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174589.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The 20 Questions Murder Mystery
The 20 Questions Murder Mystery as Police Commissioner
{"id":174653,"title":"Forbidden","year":"1949","character":"Dr. Franklin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forbidden-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174653.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174653.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Forbidden
Forbidden as Dr. Franklin
{"id":69076,"title":"For Them That Trespass","year":"1949","character":"The Vicar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-them-that-trespass","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69076.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69072,"title":"Landfall","year":"1949","character":"Admiral","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/landfall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg"},"released":1}
Landfall
Landfall as Admiral
{"id":69064,"title":"All Over the Town","year":"1949","character":"Wainer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-over-the-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69064.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69064.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68721,"title":"Dear Mr. Prohack","year":"1949","character":"The Director General","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dear-mr-prohack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68721.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68721.jpg"},"released":1}
Dear Mr. Prohack
Dear Mr. Prohack as The Director General
{"id":68436,"title":"Boys in Brown","year":"1949","character":"Judge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boys-in-brown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68436.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69352,"title":"Escape","year":"1948","character":"Judge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/escape-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69352.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69352.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Escape
Escape as Judge
{"id":69292,"title":"Quartet","year":"1948","character":"Prison Governor (segment \"The Kite\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quartet-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69292.jpg"},"released":1}
Quartet
Quartet as Prison Governor (segment "The Kite")
{"id":69698,"title":"Nightbeat","year":"1947","character":"Magistrate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nightbeat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69698.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Nightbeat
Nightbeat as Magistrate
{"id":69778,"title":"So Well Remembered","year":"1947","character":"John Channing","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/so-well-remembered","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69778.jpg"},"released":1}
So Well Remembered
So Well Remembered as John Channing
{"id":70022,"title":"The Captive Heart","year":"1946","character":"Mr. Mowbray","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-captive-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70022.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart as Mr. Mowbray
{"id":187192,"title":"Kiss the Bride Goodbye","year":"1945","character":"Captain Blood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kiss-the-bride-goodbye","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187192.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187192.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Kiss the Bride Goodbye
Kiss the Bride Goodbye as Captain Blood
{"id":175146,"title":"One Exciting Night","year":"1944","character":"Hampton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-exciting-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175146.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
{"id":175411,"title":"We'll Meet Again","year":"1943","character":"Mr. Hastropp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/well-meet-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175411.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
We'll Meet Again
We'll Meet Again as Mr. Hastropp
{"id":70870,"title":"The Gentle Sex","year":"1943","character":"Colonel Lawrence","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gentle-sex","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70870.jpg"},"released":1}
The Gentle Sex
The Gentle Sex as Colonel Lawrence
{"id":83043,"title":"The Next of Kin","year":"1942","character":"Colonel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-next-of-kin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83043.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
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The Young Mr. Pitt
The Young Mr. Pitt as Lord Auckland
{"id":175634,"title":"The Prime Minister","year":"1941","character":"Lord Melbourne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prime-minister","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175634.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister as Lord Melbourne
{"id":71247,"title":"Atlantic Ferry","year":"1941","character":"James Morison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/atlantic-ferry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71247.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71247.jpg"},"released":1}
Atlantic Ferry
Atlantic Ferry as James Morison
{"id":175198,"title":"The Spell of Amy Nugent","year":"1941","character":"Mr. Vincent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spell-of-amy-nugent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175198.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175198.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72143,"title":"Goodbye, Mr. Chips","year":"1939","character":"Marsham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-mr-chips-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k5028usm300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k5028usm300.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
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The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Inspector
{"id":83188,"title":"Queen of Destiny","year":"1938","character":"Herbert H. Asquith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/queen-of-destiny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83188.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Queen of Destiny
Queen of Destiny as Herbert H. Asquith
{"id":72986,"title":"Dinner at the Ritz","year":"1937","character":"Tarade","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dinner-at-the-ritz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72986.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72986.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
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{"id":72991,"title":"King Solomon's Mines","year":"1937","character":"Diamond Buyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/king-solomons-mines-1937-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72991.jpg"},"released":1}
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines as Diamond Buyer
{"id":74156,"title":"The Iron Duke","year":"1934","character":"King of Prussia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-iron-duke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74156.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Iron Duke
The Iron Duke as King of Prussia
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1959