Leo McKern Quotes

Leo McKern — Australian Actor born on March 16, 1920, died on July 23, 2002

Leo McKern, AO was an Australian actor who appeared in numerous British and Australian television programmes and films, and in more than 200 stage roles. Notable roles he portrayed include Clang in Help!, Thomas Cromwell in A Man for All Seasons, Tom Ryan in Ryan's Daughter, Paddy Button in The Blue Lagoon, Dr. Grogan in The French Lieutenant's Woman, Father Imperius in Ladyhawke and, in the role that made him a household name as an actor, Horace Rumpole, whom he played in Rumpole of the Bailey. He also portrayed Carl Bugenhagen in the first and second installments of the The Omen trilogy... (wikipedia)

It is easy to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree.

If I get an obit in the Times, they will say, of course, known to millions as Rumpole.

I consider that my best performance ever was as Peer Gynt.