Leonard Carey (25 February 1887 – 11 September 1977) was an English character actor who very often played butlers in Hollywood films of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He was also active in television during the 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his role as the beach hermit, Ben, in Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940).

Leonard Carey

Acting Born February 25, 1887 – Died September 11, 1977 London, England, UK

Leonard Carey (25 February 1887 – 11 September 1977) was an English character actor who very often played butlers in Hollywood films of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He was also active in television during the 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his role as the beach hermit, Ben, in Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940).

Known For

Climax!

Rebecca

Ben

Adventures of Superman

The Millionaire

Chester - Butler

Telephone Time

Strangers on a Train

Anthony's Butler (uncredited)

Gaslight

Guide (uncredited)

Suspicion

The McLaidlaw's Butler Burton (uncredited)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Briggs, Lanyon's Butler (uncredited)

While the City Sleeps

Walter's Butler (uncredited)

Unconquered

London Astronomer Jeremiah Dixon

That Hamilton Woman

Orderly (uncredited)