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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. [1] Life and career. Leland initially trained as an actor at Central School of Speech and Drama. [2] .
David Leland. Actor. Writer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. David Hugh Leland (20th April 1941-24th December 2023) was a British theatre, film and television writer, director, and actor whose career spanned over five decades. Leland initially trained as an actor at the Central Speech of School and Drama and appeared in multiple credits ...
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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 · December 27, 2023 8:10am. David Leland Keith Hamshere/Getty Images. David Leland, the veteran British theater, film and TV writer and director best known for his 1987 debut movie Wish You...
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...
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Dec 27, 2023 · Film, theatre and television director and writer David Leland has died at the age of 82, his agent has confirmed. Leland won an Emmy for an episode of TV miniseries Band of Brothers he directed...
Dec 27, 2023 · David Leland, the British writer and director behind shows including Band of Brothers and The Borgias, has died aged 82. Leland was surrounded by family when he died on Christmas Eve, his...
