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David Leland
David Leland is best known for Band of Brothers, The Borgias, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. David Leland was born on April 20, 1947. David Leland died on December 24, 2023 at the age of 76.
- Born
- April 20, 1947
- Place of birth
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
- Died
- December 24, 2023 (76 years old)
Biography
David Leland (20 April 1947 - 24 December 2023) was a director, screenwriter and actor who came to international fame with his directorial debut Wish You Were Here in 1987.
Known for
Filmography
- 2022Reel BritanniaSelf
- 2011The BorgiasDirector
- 2001Band of BrothersDirector
- 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesCostume Designer
- 1983Tales Out of SchoolWriter
- 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyMajikthise
- 1977TargetMurray
- 1972Van der ValkMadame Arthur
- 1971The Last of the Mohicans
- 1970Play for TodayWriter
- 1969Big Breadwinner HogGrange
- 1967Callan
- 1964Sherlock Holmes
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Leland been in?
David Leland is best known for Band of Brothers, The Borgias, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
When was David Leland born?
David Leland was born on April 20, 1947. (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK)
How old is David Leland?
David Leland died on December 24, 2023 at the age of 76.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·