Leon Lissek - Actor Profile

Leon Lissek

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
46Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1927
Birth Place: Australia

About Leon Lissek

Leon Lissek is an Australian born actor who primarily works in the UK. He has appeared in over 80 films in a career that stretches back to the 1960s and has done extensive work in television both in the UK and Australia.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Leon Lissek Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Leon Lissek reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Leon Lissek's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Leon Lissek's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Paul: The Emissary, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Leon Lissek Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leon Lissek's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Paul: The Emissary (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Paul: The Emissary: The path of Saul the angry zealot to Paul the servant of Christ, who will pay any price to bring his message to the worl

Paul: The Emissary

1997•War
★8.0
The Tragedy of Coriolanus (1984) movie poster
★8.0

The Tragedy of Coriolanus: A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.

The Tragedy of Coriolanus

1984•Drama
★7.2
Where's Jack? (1969) movie poster
★7.2

Where's Jack?: Based on the adventures of Jack Sheppard, the thief and jail-breaker who became a folk hero in 1720s London.

Where's Jack?

1969•Adventure
★7.1
Murder on the Orient Express (1974) movie poster
★7.1

Murder on the Orient Express: In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred i

Murder on the Orient Express

1974•Drama
★6.9
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) movie poster
★6.9

The Unbearable Lightness of Being: Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back wi

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Leon Lissek has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 I Really Hate My Job Old Man #1 Flop Similar →
2005 Song of Songs Rabbi Berg Flop Similar →
2002 The Book of Eve Sam Flop Similar →
2001 The Discovery of Heaven Hotel Owner Average Similar →
2000 Breathtaking Dr. Horowitz Flop Similar →
2000 For My Baby Sam Marx Flop Similar →
2000 Esther Kahn Theatre manager Average Similar →
2000 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure Sheik Es-Salih Average Similar →
1997 Paul: The Emissary Annas Super Hit Similar →
1996 Surviving Picasso Testicle Average Similar →
1994 Nostradamus Inquisitor Average Similar →
1994 Nobody's Children Dr. Preda Flop Similar →
1993 The Trial Second Stairman Average Similar →
1992 Running Late Harold Zec Flop Similar →
1991 Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady Stage Door-Keeper Flop Similar →
1990 Forgotten Prisoners: The Amnesty Files Faruk Flop Similar →
1990 Bloodmoon Myles Sheffield Flop Similar →
1990 Small Zones Yershov Flop Similar →
1988 Young Toscanini M° Superti Average Similar →
1988 The Unbearable Lightness of Being Bold Man in Bar Hit Similar →
1987 Personal Services Mr. Popozogolou Average Similar →
1986 The Fools on the Hill Isaac Shoenberg Flop Similar →
1986 Whoops Apocalypse Politburo Member Average Similar →
1986 God's Outlaw Herman Rincke Hit Similar →
1984 Squaring the Circle 3rd Witness Flop Similar →
1984 The Tragedy of Coriolanus Third Citizen Super Hit Similar →
1982 Baal Mjurk Flop Similar →
1981 The Island of Adventure Jo Flop Similar →
1981 Time Bandits Refugee #1 Hit Similar →
1979 The Saint and the Brave Goose Pancho Flop Similar →
1978 Sweeney 2 Cardona Alexandros Average Similar →
1976 The Adventures of Eliza Fraser Sergeant Flop Similar →
1974 Murder on the Orient Express Dining Car Steward (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1973 Tales That Witness Madness Keoki (segment "Luau") Flop Similar →
1973 The Blockhouse Kozhek Average Similar →
1971 Nicholas and Alexandra Avadayev Hit Similar →
1971 The Horsemen Chikana Proprietor Average Similar →
1971 Countess Dracula Sergeant of Bailiffs Average Similar →
1971 The Last Valley Czeraki Hit Similar →
1970 Underground Sergeant in Bistro Average Similar →
1969 Journey to the Unknown Andros Matakitas Flop Similar →
1969 Where's Jack? Deeley Hit Similar →
1968 Isadora Bohemian (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 Inspector Clouseau French Taxi Driver Flop Similar →
1968 Tell Me Lies Party Guest Average Similar →
1967 Marat/Sade Lavoisier Average Similar →

Leon Lissek - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leon Lissek?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leon Lissek is "Paul: The Emissary" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Leon Lissek acted in?

Leon Lissek has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leon Lissek?

Other notable films include "The Tragedy of Coriolanus", "Where's Jack?", and "Murder on the Orient Express".

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