Leon Lissek

Leon Lissek (born 1927) is an actor originated from Australia who primarily performs in England. He has appeared in over 80 films in his career, which started with Marat/Sade. He is well known for his television roles in The Sullivans and EastEnders, and his film roles in Time Bandits, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Horsemen.

Leon Lissek
Born1927 (age 93–94)
Australia
OccupationActor
Years active1961-2010
Spouse(s)Heather Canning (?-1996) (her death)

He played Hans Kauffman on The Sullivans.[1]

Lissek has performed on the stage. A review of Company, which played in Exeter in 1980, said Lissek was "admirably cast".[2] Lissek, who is Jewish, has spoken in defense of performing The Merchant of Venice, which is regarded by some as anti-Semitic.[3][4]

His wife, Heather Canning, was an actress. They married in 1969; she died in 1996.[5][6]

Selected TV and filmography

References
  1. Bowden, Robert (31 March 1980). "'Sullivans' a New Soap Opera from 'Down Under'". Tampa Bay Times. p. 58. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  2. Howe, David. "Company". The Stage and Television Today. Iss. 5185,  (Aug 28, 1980): 23. Via Proquest.
  3. Gilam, Abraham (3 January 1990). "Two Leon Lisseks Meet: Actor says Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice' Merits Performance". St. Louis Jewish Light. p. 11. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. Gillam, Abraham (3 January 1990). "Lissek, part 2". St. Louis Jewish Light. p. 13. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  5. Courtis, Brian (15 August 1979). "Hans Looks in on His Old Haunts". The Age. p. 2. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  6. Corlett, William. "Obituaries: Heather Canning." The Stage. London Iss. 6010,  (Jun 20, 1996): 38. Via Proquest.


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