Leslie Howard (lying down) in Romeo and Juliet
Leslie Howard (1893 - 1943)
Shot down by a German fighter pilot during World War II.
Film Deaths[]
- The Petrified Forest (1936) [Alan Squier]: Shot to death by Humphrey Bogart after Leslie insists that he do so, so that Bette Davis can receive Leslie's insurance money. (Thanks to Johnny)
- Romeo and Juliet (1936) [Romeo]: Commits suicide by drinking poison in Norma Shearer's crypt, not knowing that she's only drugged herself into a deathlike sleep.
- Spitfire (The First of the Few) (1942) [R.J. Mitchell]: Dies (off-screen) of a terminal illness. (Thanks to Bill)
TV Deaths[]
None.
Notable Connections[]
- Brother of Arthur Howard.
- Mr. Ruth Evelyn Martin.
- Father of Ronald Howard (not to be confused with Ron Howard).
- Uncle of Alan Howard.