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Leo McKern

Reginald Leo McKern (March 16, 1920 - July 23, 2002), better known simply as Leo McKern, was an Australian actor who appeared in numerous British television programs, movies and in over 200 stage roles.

Some notable roles:

Horace Rumpole in the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey
Number Two in the TV series The Prisoner (there were several Number Twos; the one played by McKern appeared in three episodes including the final two)
Ryan in the film Ryan's Daughter
Thomas Cromwell in the film, A Man for All Seasons (1966)
The murderous holy man in the Beatles' movie Help
The Prime Minister in The Mouse that Roared
The reclusive priest in Ladyhawke
Several roles in the old television version of The Adventures of Robin Hood (which starred Richard Greene as Robin)

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