Who is David Leon? | David Leon Biography and Wiki
David Leon (Born David Jeremy Leon) is an English actor, director, writer, and producer. He is best known for appearing in photographer Rankin’s directorial debut Lives of the Saints as Othello and Guy Ritchie’s film RocknRolla.
David Leon Age and Birthday
Leon was born on 24 July 1980, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He celebrates his birthday on July 24th every year. Leon will be 40 years old on Jul. 24th, 2020.
David Leon Height and Weight
Leon is a woman of quite a tall stature. He stands at a height of 5′ 9½” (1.77 m). He also weighs 160 lbs (73 kg).
David Leon Education
Upon receiving all of the support that he needed during his early life, Leon went to Dame Allan’s School then attended the National Youth Theatre and graduated. He is additionally an alumnus of the Berlinale talent labs and was selected as part of the BFI Network x Bafta crew. Leon briefly played for the Blackburn Rovers F.C.
David Leon Parents
The Newcastle native was born as David Jeremy Leon, to his parents, Ann J Brown, who was a secretary and his father, a Jewish, Anthony N Leon who worked in a power station. David moreover describes himself as half-Jewish.
David Leon Dating
Speaking of his personal life, David has decided to keep it a secret. Neither has he disclosed nor any internet sources mentioned about his status. However, the good looking actor seems to be single. Once his status becomes known, this article will be updated.
David Leon Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about David Leon.
- Full Name: David Jeremy Leon
- Age: 39 years (2019)
- Date of Birth: 24 July 1980
- Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Education: Dame Allan’s School, National Youth Theatre
- Birthday: July 24
- Nationality: English
- Father’s Name: Anthony N Leon
- Mother’s Name: Ann J Brown
- Siblings: Not Available
- Spouse: Not Available
- Children: Not Available
- Height: 5′ 9½” (1.77 m)
- Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)
- Profession: actor, director, writer and producer
- Known For: Appearing in photographer Rankin’s directorial debut Lives of the Saints as Othello and Guy Ritchie’s film RocknRolla.
- Net worth: Not Available
- Salary: Not Available
David Leon Career
From 2011 to 2014, he co-starred along with Brenda Blethyn in the ITV detective series Vera (2017). Leon has directed several short films Father of 2009, Man and Boy of 2010, and Orthodox. He completed his first feature-length film, also called Orthodox, in 2015. For his work, he received a massive appreciation.
Leon dropped out of drama school to shoot the film Alexander with Oliver Stone in Morocco. 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 character was Zoe Tapper, who guest-starred in an episode of Cutting It. In 2007 David portrayed Billy the Kid in the BBC’s mini-series The Wild West. In 2010 he played the role of Jesus in Mark Haddon’s play Polar Bears at the Donmar Warehouse.
From 2011 to 2014, he played the role of DS Joe Ashworth in the ITV detective series Vera along with Brenda Blethyn. Orthodox, Leon’s third short film as writer/director, was accepted into several international festivals including the 58th BFI London Film Festival. The feature-length version of Orthodox was completed in 2015.
David Leon Movies and TV Shows
As Actor
- 2004: Alexander as Hermolaous
- 2004-2005: Cutting It as Troy Gillespie (TV series) – 12 episodes
- 2005: Boy Eats Girl as Nathan
- 2006: These Foolish Things as Robin Gardner
- 2006: The Wild West as Billy the Kid (TV mini-series)
- 2006: The Lives of the Saints as Othello
- 2006: Strictly Confidential as Jeff (TV series) – 1 episode
- 2007: Clapham Junction as Alfie Cartwright (TV one-off Drama)
- 2008: Love Me Still as Freddie
- 2008: RocknRolla as Malcolm
- 2010: Coming Up as Dan (TV series) – 1 episode
- 2011-2014: Vera as DS Joe Ashworth (TV series) – 16 episodes (Series 1-4)
- 2012: The Glass House as Lajos
- 2013: Walking with the Enemy
- 2013: Grace and Danger as Cifaretto
- 2014: The Refugees as Álex
- 2017 In The Dark BBC TV Drama as DI Adam Perrin
As Director
- 2009: Father (short) (co-director with Marcus McSweeney)
- 2010: Man and Boy (short) (co-director with Marcus McSweeney) – Best narrative short, Tribeca Film Festival
- 2012: Orthodox (short)
- 2016: Orthodox (feature)
- 2017: Vera
As Producer
- 2009: Father (short)
- 2010: Man and Boy (short)
- 2012: Orthodox (short)
- 2016: Orthodox (feature)
Theater
- 2010: Polar Bears as Jesus
David Leon Salary
Details about Leon’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
David Leon Net Worth
Leon has been in the entertainment industry for quite a long time. He has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of his wealth coming from his professional acting career. Despite his obvious riches, Leon prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth.
Frequently Asked Questions About David Leon
Who is David Leon?
Leon is a famous actor, director, writer, and producer who gained extensive recognition for appearing in photographer Rankin’s directorial debut Lives of the Saints as Othello and Guy Ritchie’s film RocknRolla.
How old is David Leon?
Leon is an American national born on 24 July 1980, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
How tall is David Leon?
Leon stands at a height of 5′ 9½” (1.77 m).
Is David Leon married?
Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is David Leon worth?
Leon has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does David Leon make?
Details about Leon’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Leon live?
Because of security reasons, Xy has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his/her house.
He/She is a resident of Memphis, TN, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Leon dead or alive?
Xy is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him/her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Leon Now?
Journalists: Xy is pursuing his/her career in journalism. He/she is working as a news reporter at WSVN since 2016.
Actor/Actress: Xy is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he/she is a cast member of the newly released(or unreleased) series Black Widow, which will be released on 1st May 2020 in the US and later dates in other countries. Watch the trailer below.
Musicians: Xy is and has been producing music since 2010, having his/her last music released on YouTube on 14th January 2020. Watch and sing the lyrics of Xy’s latest release below.
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