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David Jeremy Leon (born 24 July 1980) is an English actor, director, writer and producer. As an actor, he is known for appearing in Rankin and Chris Cottam's 2002 feature film, Lives of the Saints (as the character Othello), and director Guy Ritchie's 2008 feature, RocknRolla, as Malcolm.
Dec 29, 2023 · Brenda Blethyn has opened up about the real reason for David Leon's return to ITV drama Vera as he heads back to the show 10 years after DS Joe Ashworth's exit.
He played the lead character in renowned photographer Rankin's debut feature 'The Lives of the Saints' written by Toni Grisoni and appeared in Guy Ritchies Empire award-winning Rock'n'Rolla, in which he plays Scottish junkie Malcolm a part initially written for Brad Pitt.
Mar 9, 2021 · From 2011 to 2014, fans watched David Leon take on the role of DS Joe Ashworth on Vera and was arguably most recognized by that character. After unexpectedly leaving the ITV series, Leon’s third short film Orthodox was accepted into several international festivals.
He played the lead character in renowned photographer Rankin's debut feature 'The Lives of the Saints' written by Toni Grisoni and appeared in Guy Ritchies Empire award-winning Rock'n'Rolla, in which he plays Scottish junkie Malcolm a part initially written for Brad Pitt.
Jan 8, 2024 · David Leon recently explained that he left Vera as DS Joe Ashworth ten years ago simply because felt the time was right to move on. As per The Mirror, he expressed admiration for Kenny Doughty (who replaced Joe as DS Aiden Healy) and revealed this insight.
Dec 29, 2023 · David Leon originally played Joe Ashworth in ITV's hit crime series Vera from 2011 to 2014, and is pleased to be returning for Vera season 13 on Sunday January 7 2024.
