- Born
- Died
- Birth nameArthur Scotton Broughton
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Arthur Leslie was born on December 8, 1899 in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Knight Errant Limited (1959) and Coronation Street: Second Dry Run (1960). He was married to Betty Morton Powell. He died on June 30, 1970 in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
- SpouseBetty Morton Powell(1925 - June 30, 1970) (his death, 1 child)
- From 1916, acted extensively (and exclusively) in Lancashire repertory companies until he was 60, running his own group in Leigh for two years.
- Father of Tony Broughton.
- Father-in-law of June Broughton.
- Married actress Betty Powell and had son Anthony Broughton who became a television producer.
- Between 1940 and 45 he spent 6 months every year in rep at Wigan Hippodrome. and in 45 re opened the theatre as manager and producer.
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