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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), and director Guy Ritchie's 2008 feature, RocknRolla, as Malcolm.
Dec 29, 2023 · Brenda Blethyn has opened up about the real reason for David Leon's return to ITV drama Vera as he heads back to the show 10 years after DS Joe Ashworth's exit.
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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Jan 14, 2024 · Actor David Leon has returned to his role as DS Joe Ashworth in ITV's Vera, but he almost took a different career path altogether before shooting to fame in another TV series.
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.
Sep 3, 2021 · Back in 2014, David Leon made his last appearance on Vera as Joe Ashworth. Joe was DCI Vera Stanhope’s (Brenda Blethyn) right-hand man and long-suffering colleague. As a Detective Sergeant, Joe...
David Leon, who plays Joe Ashworth in Vera, talks about his character's comeback after seven years and his relationship with Brenda Blethyn's detective. He reveals how Joe has changed, what he faces in the new season and why he clashes with Vera.
