Leonard Weir (born 1928 in Preston, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian lyric tenor best known for his performances in stage musicals in the United Kingdom, particularly in the role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the original London production of My Fair Lady[1] along with Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison.
[2] Weir made a cameo appearance in the 1959 Sid James comedy film, Make Mine a Million.
Weir married Beverley Clare on 23 April 1953 at Scots Church, Collins Street, Melbourne.
In 1954 they went to London where he studied with the Italian tenor Dino Borgioli for four years while working as a clerk at Australia House.
Weir joined the Sadler's Wells Opera Company for its production of The Merry Widow (starring fellow Australian June Bronhill).