Leslie Banks

Leslie Banks (1890–1952, England) was an English stage and film actor, renowned for his commanding presence in both theater and cinema during the mid-20th century. He gained prominence in Alfred Hitchcock’s thrillers, including *The Man Who Knew Too Much* (1934) and *The 39 Steps* (1935), and delivered a memorable performance as the Old King in Laurence Olivier’s *Henry V* (1944). Banks’ career spanned over four decades, with significant roles in British films and on the West End stage, earning him recognition as a versatile character actor.