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Died. 24 December 2023. (2023-12-24) (aged 82) Alma mater. Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Occupation (s) Film director, screenwriter, actor. 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 works such as 'Wish You Were Here', 'Mona Lisa' and 'Band of Brothers', and collaborated with George Harrison and other music legends.
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- Actor, Writer, Director
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
- December 24, 2023
Jan 2, 2024 · David was born in Cambridge to Doris (nee Francis) and Jack Leland, raised nearby in the village of Waterbeach, on the edge of the Fens, and educated unsatisfactorily at Soham grammar school.
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Dec 27, 2023 · David Leland, the veteran British theater, film and TV writer and director best known for his 1987 debut movie Wish You Were Here, has died.He was 82. Leland’s death on Christmas Eve was ...
Dec 27, 2023 · David Leland, who wrote and directed shows like Band of Brothers and The Borgias, died on Christmas Eve at 82. His friends and former collaborators, including Liam Neeson, Tim Roth and Pierce Brosnan, paid tribute to his legacy and talent.
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Dec 27, 2023 · David Leland, who wrote and directed the BAFTA-winning film Wish You Were Here, passed away on Christmas Eve at 82. He also co-showran The Borgias, worked with Pierce Brosnan and George Harrison, and was a friend of Monty Python stars.
Dec 27, 2023 · The British writer-director of film, TV and theater passed away on Sunday. He was known for his cult classics "Made in Britain" and "Wish You Were Here," and his work on "Band of Brothers" and "The Borgias."
