Henri Szeps Henri Szeps Henri Szeps OAM (born 2 October 1943) is an Australian character actor of stage and television, and has also featured in films. Szeps was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, he is probably best known for his role in the classic Australian comedy series "Mother and Son" as Dentist Robert Beare with Garry McDonald, the late Ruth Cracknell and Judy Morris. Another prominent role was in "Palace of Dreams" for which he received a Penguin Award. He also played the role of Saul, central character Frank's doctor in "Travelling North" a part played by Leo McKern. He has played numerous
Leo of Synada Leo of Synada Leo of Synada (ca. 940 – after 998) was a Byzantine cleric, diplomat and writer of the late 10th century. Born ca. 940, Leo served as "synkellos" before becoming metropolitan bishop of Synada in Phrygia. In 996–998, he was sent as an envoy to the Pope in Rome along with a certain Kalokyros. During this embassy, Leo supported the antipope John Philagathos, despite his strong personal dislike of the man. Leo was also involved in a mission to the court of "Frankia" (the Holy Roman Empire under Otto III) to negotiate a marriage alliance with Constantinople. Leo