Leonard Whiting - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 30, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 75 |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Leonard Whiting's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Romeo in the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet.' |
Intro
Leonard Whiting is an English actor best known for his role as Romeo in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. His portrayal, alongside Olivia Hussey, was highly acclaimed and remains one of the most recognized interpretations of Shakespeare's classic character.
Early Life & Background
Leonard Whiting was born in London in 1950. He began performing in local stage productions as a child and was discovered at the age of 12 while performing at the Connaught Theatre in Worthing, West Sussex. He attended St. Richard of Chichester School in London.
Career Highlights
- Cast as the lead role in 'Romeo and Juliet' (1968), directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
- Received a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor (1969).
- Acted in other films such as 'The Summertime Killer' (1972) and made numerous theatre appearances.
Trivia
- Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey later reunited in the 2015 film 'Social Suicide.'
- He was chosen for 'Romeo and Juliet' by Zeffirelli because of his resemblance to the Italian painter Raphael's depictions of young men.
FAQs
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Leonard Whiting is 75 years old.
Leonard Whiting was born the 30 June 1950.
London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About June 30th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 30, 1950, President Harry S. Truman announced the deployment of U.S. forces to Korea in response to North Korea's invasion of South Korea. This marked the beginning of direct U.S. military involvement in the Korean War, aimed at containing the spread of communism in Asia.
- Day of the week: June 30th, 1950 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra)
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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