Leslie Fenton

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leslie Fenton (12 March 1902 – 25 March 1978) was an English-born American actor and film director. He appeared in 62 films between 1923 and 1945. Fenton was born on 12 March 1902 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He moved to America with his mother, Elizabeth Carter, and his brothers when he was six years old. They sailed as steerage passengers on board the R.M.S. Celtic. As a teenager, Leslie worked as an office clerk. He moved to New York and began a career on the stage. His film career began later with Fox Studios. He also directed 19 films between 1938 and 1951. He married American actress Ann Dvorak in 1932. Dvorak (Anna May McKim) moved to Britain with Fenton while he served in the British armed forces during the Second World War. The union was childless and ended in divorce in 1945. Fenton died 25 March 1978 in Montecito, California,...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 1938
    Boys Town

    Dan Farrow • Acting

  2. 1938
    Captain Kidd's Treasure

    Narrator (voice) (uncredited) • Acting

  3. 1937
    China Passage

    Anthony Durand • Acting

  4. 1937
    Soak the Poor

    Nick Garvey • Acting

  5. 1936
    Sworn Enemy

    Steve Sherman • Acting

  6. 1936
    Two in the Dark

    Stuart Eldredge • Acting

  7. 1936
    Murder on a Bridle Path

    Don Gregg • Acting

  8. 1936
    The House of Secrets

    Barry Wilding • Acting

Leslie Fenton - Aperture