Leo Staar

About Leo Staar

Who is it?: Actor
Birth Year: 1877
Known for: Dance and choreography
Movement: Ballet

Leo Staar

Leo Staar was born on 1877, is Actor. Leo Staar is a British actor born in London, where he still lives. Leo grew up in Worthing, near Brighton in West Sussex. After graduating from drama school in 2009, Leo went straight into theatre. His first play was Thea Sharrock's production of 'After the Dance' at the National Theatre, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch. He then went onto Nick Hytner's production of 'Hamlet', also at the National Theatre, with Rory Kinear. Leo is most known for playing Alec Jesmond in the BBC's 'Call the Midwife'. Other television work includes Stephen Poliakoff's 'Dancing on the Edge' and 'Lewis'. Leo has most recently been playing the sidekick to Rowan Atkinson's 'Maigret', Inspector Lapointe.
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Biography/Timeline

1887

Léo Staats studied ballet with Francis Merante, a Dancer at the Paris Opera, and reportedly made his debut in 1887. In 1908 he became Ballet Master at the Paris Opera. From 1926-28 he served as the first Choreographer for shows at the Roxy movie palace in New York City. His choreography style was described as Neo-classical.

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