Leslie Howard

Renowned English actor and director, Leslie Howard, was born in 1893 in London, United Kingdom. Active from the 1910s until his untimely death in 1943, Howard was known for his work in the drama and romance genres, with his most famous films being "Gone with the Wind" and "The Scarlet Pimpernel"; despite his outstanding performances, major film festival awards eluded him. Howard's directorial style was marked by a unique blend of sophistication and emotional depth, which transcended the usual theatrics of his time. Remembered fondly, Leslie Howard was a man whose charm and elegance off-screen were as captivating as his performances on-screen.