Acting
Leo Dolan
Born 1943-07-31 · Pancras, London, England, UK
Leo Dolan was born on July 31, 1943 in Pancras, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Long Good Friday, Keeping Up Appearances and Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers. He was married to Sheila McIntosh. He died on August 19, 2003 in London, England, UK.
Acting credits
7.2In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
The Long Good Friday
1980
6.0When Chloe and Riley Lawrence are invited to London to participate in the international Model U.N. competition, they enjoy seeing the sights and head over heals romance with cute british boys of course.
Winning London
2001
6.8The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time before returning to South Africa, is shocked when one of his neighbours, Colonel Scudder, bursts into his rooms one night and tells him a story that Prussian 'sleeper' agents are planning to pre-start World War I by murdering a visiting foreign minister. However, Scudder is murdered and Hannay is framed for the death by the 'sleepers'. Fleeing to Scotland Hannay attempts to clear his name and to stop the agents with the aid of Alex Mackenzie but not only is he is chased by Chief Supt Lomas for Scudder's death but by the agents who are headed by Appleton who has managed to hide himself in a high-placed position in the British Government...
The Thirty Nine Steps
1978
4.6Some British soldiers in Singapore are more concerned with finding sex than finding Communists.
Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
1977
8.7The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for Brutus and the republic.
Julius Caesar
1979
9.0Dramatisation of the events leading to Andrew Morton writing his biography of Princess Diana.
The Biographer
2002
NRLinda: When are we going? Gary: Next Friday. Linda: Have you booked? Gary: It's called making a reservation. Linda: I feel excited Gal. My stomach feels all funny. Gary: If it feels funny now, wait till next Friday ...
Reservations
1985
6.5Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
The Knowledge
1979
NRShaw used the traditional fable of Andocles to focus on the integrity of religious belief. Androcles, a christian fleeing persecution in Rome, is captured by Caesar's men. Alongside other christians - Ferrovius, a fierce fighter, Lavinia, a beautiful aristocrat and would-be martyr Spintho - he must face the lions of the Coliseum. How will each of them face their desperate fate?
Androcles and the Lion
1984
6.0It's the night before Christmas, and all the toy store rejects are due to be tossed into the furnace. This includes Quincy, a most lifelike doll. In a last ditch effort to save himself and his "unwanted" chums from incineration, he goes on a long and perilous journey in search of the only one who can save them: Santa Claus.
Quincy's Quest
1979
6.3A Boy Scout troupe led by their scoutmaster (Sykes) is on a field trip to a seemingly-peaceful English woodland. However, the woods are actually teeming with strange characters, some of whom turn out to be disguised police officers and others criminals. The police are searching for £2,000,000 in stolen banknotes and hope that the criminals will lead them to them. The criminals, on the other hand, are aware that the police are looking for them and doing their best to avoid betraying the location of their stash.
If You Go Down in the Woods Today
1981
NRMatthew Gore is an intelligent boy chosen by a mysterious extraterrestrial visitor to be a source of information about life on Earth. As his schoolwork and artistic talent improve dramatically he arouses the suspicion of powerful groups who wish to tap into the amazing fund of knowledge to which he is now party.
Chocky
1984
The Royal Navy stumble across a drug smuggling racket.
Action at Dog Island
1975
A female prosecuting solicitor has the toughest of jobs on her hands when she has to take over from a male whose conduct is less than professional.
Judgement Day
1983