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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 ), [ 1 ] and director Guy Ritchie 's 2008 feature, RocknRolla , as Malcolm. [ 2 ]
Dec 29, 2023 · Brenda Blethyn has opened up about David Leon's return to ITV drama Vera - and the real reason he came back after a decade. DS Joe Ashworth - played by David - was last seen on the show back in ...
David Leon is a British actor, director and writer who has appeared in films such as RocknRolla, The Lives of the Saints and Othello. He was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and started his career in Oliver Stone's 'Alexander'.
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Mar 9, 2021 · David Jeremy Leon is an English actor, director, producer, and writer born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on July 24, 1980. His mother, Ann J. Brown, was a secretary, and his father, Anthony N. Leon, worked at a power station and is of Jewish descent.
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. It was especially lovely for him as it meant an on-screen reunion with the show’s leading lady, Brenda Blethyn who has played DCI Vera Stanhope since the show began.
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. "I also have huge respect for Kenny and his contribution to the series.
May 27, 2023 · After eight years away, David Leon is back as Joe Ashworth, DCI Vera Stanhope's partner in crime. See the first look at the reunion of the Vera stars and learn about the new episodes based on Ann Cleeves novels.
