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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.
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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- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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- Actor, Writer, Director
Dec 27, 2023 · Film, theatre and television director and writer David Leland has died at the age of 82, his agent has confirmed. He won an Emmy for Band of Brothers and a Bafta for Wish You Were Here, which starred Emily Lloyd and was praised by Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson and Terry Gilliam.
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...
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.
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...
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.
