Quick Facts
Born:
1980-07-24
Birthplace:
Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, UK
Credits:
16 Total Roles
David Leon
Acting
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Biography
David Leon (born 1980) is an English actor perhaps best known for portraying the character Othello in photographer Rankin's directorial debut "Lives of the Saints", Guy Ritchie's film "Rock'N'Rolla" and British television series Cutting It, set in a Manchester hair-dressing salon.
In 2007 Leon Played Billy the Kid in the acclaimed biopic for the BBC and starred in the Channel 4 drama Clapham Junction directed by Adrian Shergold.
In 2006, he had a main role in the film 'These Foolish Things', which also starred Terence Stamp, Lauren Bacall and Anjelica Huston. The film's lead actress was Zoe Tapper, who guest-starred in an episode of Cutting It. In 2007, David played Billy The Kid in the BBC's mini series 'The Wild West'. He is also known for his role as Nathan in Boy Eats Girl, a zombie film. In 2010 he played Jesus in Mark Haddon's play Polar Bears at the Donmar Warehouse. He currently resides in London. In 2011 he played DS Joe Ashworth in the ITV detective show Vera along side Brenda Blethyn.
In 2007 Leon Played Billy the Kid in the acclaimed biopic for the BBC and starred in the Channel 4 drama Clapham Junction directed by Adrian Shergold.
In 2006, he had a main role in the film 'These Foolish Things', which also starred Terence Stamp, Lauren Bacall and Anjelica Huston. The film's lead actress was Zoe Tapper, who guest-starred in an episode of Cutting It. In 2007, David played Billy The Kid in the BBC's mini series 'The Wild West'. He is also known for his role as Nathan in Boy Eats Girl, a zombie film. In 2010 he played Jesus in Mark Haddon's play Polar Bears at the Donmar Warehouse. He currently resides in London. In 2011 he played DS Joe Ashworth in the ITV detective show Vera along side Brenda Blethyn.
Known For
Alexander
Hermolaous (uncredited)
RocknRolla
Malcolm
Vera
DS Joe Ashworth
Vera
DI Joe Ashworth
Walking with the Enemy
Lajos
Boy Eats Girl
Nathan
In the Dark
DI Adam Perrin
Clapham Junction
Alfie Cartwright
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Platoon 24/7 TV | Narrator (voice) |
| 2017 | In the Dark TV | DI Adam Perrin |
| 2016 | Bliss! MOVIE | Charlie Henderson |
| 2015 | The Refugees TV | Alex |
| 2014 | Walking with the Enemy MOVIE | Lajos |
| 2012 | Boys On Film 8: Cruel Britannia MOVIE | Dan (segment "I Don't Care") |
| 2011 | Vera TV | DS Joe Ashworth |
| 2011 | Vera TV | DI Joe Ashworth |
| 2010 | I Don't Care MOVIE | Dan |
| 2008 | RocknRolla MOVIE | Malcolm |