Leonard Carey, a renowned English character actor, was born on February 25, 1887, and passed away on September 11, 1977. Throughout his illustrious career, he frequently portrayed butlers in a plethora of Hollywood films spanning the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.
In addition to his work in film, Carey was also active in television during the 1950s, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. However, it is his iconic role as the enigmatic beach hermit, Ben, in Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 masterpiece, Rebecca, that has cemented his place in the annals of cinematic history.
