Leonard John McLean (9 April 1949 – 28 July 1998) was an English unlicensed boxer, bouncer, bodyguard, businessman and actor. He was known as "The Guv'nor", "the King of the Cobbles " and "the hardest man in Britain". McLean's pugilist reputation began in the East End of London in the late 1960s and was sustained through to the late 1980s.

Feb 2, 2025 · Lenny McLean, once dubbed 'Britain's hardest man', was a formidable figure standing at 6ft 3in and weighing 20 stone. The East End tough guy used his intimidating stature in his...

Jul 20, 2022 · Lenny McLean was an unlicensed boxer, a bouncer and bodyguard, a businessman and also got himself involved in the movie industry. He was born on April 9, 1949, in Hoxton, London.

Dive into the extraordinary life of Lenny McLean, a man whose name resonates with toughness and legend in the gritty streets of London. Known as “The Guv’nor,” McLean’s journey from a...

Jul 7, 2018 · The daughter of notorious East End ­hardman Lenny McLean is still troubled by his memory 20 years after his death.

Feb 2, 2025 · There was a time when Lenny McLean - once known as ‘Britain’s hardest man’ - thought he could take on the world. The notorious East End hardman was a towering 6ft 3in giant who weighed 20...

Jan 7, 2024 · Lauded by many as the “Toughest Man in Britain,” Lenny McLean, without question, was as hard as nails. The 2016 documentary entitled “ The Guv’nor: The Incredible True Story of Lenny McLean,” profiles McLean as both warrior and guardian.

Mar 15, 2024 · Netflix’s 2016 documentary ‘The Guv’nor’ outlines the life of Leonard John McLean AKA Lenny, infamously known as “the hardest man in Britain.” Lenny donned many hats throughout his life including that of an unlicensed boxer, a bouncer, an actor, and an author.

Jan 23, 2025 · Lenny McLean, known for his notoriety as an underground bare-knuckle fighter, bouncer, and debt collector, had a reputation for his intimidating deadpan glare that left competitors...

Lenny McLean. Actor: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Lenny McLean was born in London in 1949. He was arrested for petty crimes while in his teens and served 18 months in prison. After his release he worked as a professional boxer and bouncer.