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- David Leisure began acting while studying drama at Grossmont College and San Diego State University. Following graduation, he worked for two seasons in the professional theater production of Feiffer's "The Trial of the Catonsville 9" at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, and also performed in "The Boys in the Band," "Pal Joey" and "Lenny."
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David Russell Leisure (born November 16, 1950) is an American actor. He played Charley Dietz in the sitcom Empty Nest from 1988 to 1995 and fictional automotive "pitch man" Joe Isuzu in a series of North American television commercials for Isuzu from 1986 to 1990, and again from 1999 to 2001.
David Leisure began acting while studying drama at Grossmont College and San Diego State University. Following graduation, he worked for two seasons in the professional theater production of Feiffer's "The Trial of the Catonsville 9" at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, and also performed in "The Boys in the Band," "Pal Joey" and "Lenny."
- Actor, Soundtrack
- November 16, 1950
Taking a girlfriend's advice, he joined a workshop on tv commercial acting, and soon started his spokesman career pitching for Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages and appearing as superliar "Joe Isuzu" in a series of outrageous Isuzu commercials.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- San Diego, California, USA
Dec 10, 2023 · Breakthrough Role. Leisure’s foray into the spotlight came with his portrayal of Charley Dietz, a role he inhabited on the popular television series “Empty Nest.” The show, which was a spin-off of the hit series “The Golden Girls,” ran from 1988 to 1995 and provided Leisure with the visibility he needed to secure his place in Hollywood.
Actor. Birth Details. November 16, 1950. San Diego, California, United States. Famous Works. CREDITS. Television Appearances. Series. Charley, Empty Nest, NBC, 1988-? Movies. Andrew Selsky, If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium, NBC, 1987. Jimmy, Goddess of Love, NBC, 1988. Derek, Perfect People, ABC, 1988.
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Leisure was born in San Diego and attended Grossmont High School in El Cajon, California. He went on to attend Grossmont College also in El Cajon and then to San Diego State University. Among his smaller roles, Leisure appeared as the "First Krishna" in the 1980 film Airplane!
