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David Leland (20 April 1941 – 24 December 2023) was a British film director, screenwriter and actor who came to international fame with his directorial debut Wish You Were Here in 1987.
- Sabrina Canale (m. 2007)
- 20 April 1941 (age 82), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
David Leland (1941-2023) was a versatile and influential figure in British theatre, film and television. He wrote and directed acclaimed films such as Wish You Were Here, Mona Lisa and Band of Brothers, and worked with George Harrison and other music legends.
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- Actor, Writer, Director
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
- December 24, 2023
Dec 27, 2023 · Wed 27 Dec 2023 13.00 EST. David Leland, the director behind popular 1980s hit Wish You Were Here and writer on a string of acclaimed British films including Made in Britain, Mona Lisa and...
Dec 27, 2023 · 27 December 2023. By Steven McIntosh,Entertainment reporter. Getty Images. Leland won a Bafta for best screenplay for his 1987 film Wish You Were Here - which he also directed. Film, theatre and...
Jan 2, 2024 · British director and screenwriter who enjoyed huge success with his 1987 hit film Wish You Were Here. Ryan Gilbey. Tue 2 Jan 2024 08.28 EST. Grittiness and compassion were the twin hallmarks of the...
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Dec 27, 2023 · David Leland, who won a Bafta for his debut film Wish You Were Here, died on Christmas Eve at 82. He was praised by actors Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan and Tim Roth, among others, for his collaborative and humorous style.
Dec 27, 2023 · British director and actor David Leland has died at 82, according to his long-time agency, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates. The theater, film and TV star passed away on Christmas Eve (December...
