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David Leland
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David Leland

1947 – 2023 · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK · Active 1964–2022

David Leland, born in 1947, is a multifaceted talent in the realm of cult cinema. He gained recognition as both an actor and writer, notably contributing to Mona Lisa (1986) and Personal Services (1987), where he also appeared as a character. His work in Scars of Dracula (1970) showcases his early involvement in genre films, setting the stage for his later success. Leland's narratives often blend humor and drama, making his contributions to the cult film conversation both significant and enduring.

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Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

★ 6.9
Writer

George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

55 credits
2020s 1 credit
2022
TV ★ 8.5
2010s 2 credits
2019
Movie ★ 6.4
2000s 4 credits
2001
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 3 credits
1999
The White River Kid as Socrates Storekeeper
Movie ★ 5.1
1996
Movie ★ 5.7
1992
TV ★ 6.5
1980s 5 credits
1987
Personal Services as Mr. Pilkington / Danielle
Movie ★ 6.1
1982
The Missionary as Long Haired Man at Gin Palace
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
Time Bandits as Puppeteer
Movie ★ 6.6
1981
TV ★ 8.0
1970s 12 credits
1979
Golden Gordon as Football Manager
Movie ★ 8.0
1977
Target as Murray
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 5.6
1973
Movie ★ 5.0
1972
The Pied Piper as Officer
Movie ★ 6.0
1972
Van der Valk as Madame Arthur
TV ★ 6.2
1971
Movie ★ 7.5
1971
TV ★ 5.5
1970
Julius Caesar as Plebian
Movie ★ 5.9
1970
Scars of Dracula as First Officer
Movie ★ 6.0
1970
1917 as Felix, the Cook
Movie ★ 5.5
1960s 2 credits
1967
TV ★ 7.0
1964
TV ★ 6.7
Crew Credits
2010s 2 credits
2011
The Borgias Director
TV ★ 7.6
2011
TV ★ 7.6
2000s 5 credits
2007
Movie ★ 5.0
2007
Movie ★ 5.0
2003
Movie ★ 8.1
2003
Movie ★ 8.1
2001
TV ★ 8.6
1990s 4 credits
1999
Movie ★ 5.1
1998
Movie ★ 6.0
1998
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
The Big Man Director
Movie ★ 4.9
1980s 14 credits
1988
Movie ★ 4.4
1987
Movie ★ 6.1
1987
Movie ★ 6.5
1987
Movie ★ 6.5
1986
Movie ★ 6.9
1983
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
Movie ★ 6.7
1983
Movie ★ 7.8
1983
Movie ★ 8.0
1983
TV ★ 10.0
1983
TV ★ 10.0
1981
Beloved Enemy Screenplay
Movie ★ 8.0
1981
Movie ★ 3.0
s 1 credit
Running Wild Screenplay
Movie