David Leisure

David Leisure

75 · Born: Nov 16, 1950

Personal Details

BornNov 16, 1950 San Diego, California, USA
Spouse
  • Patricia Bunch

    ( Jun 14, 1997 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Kelly Hutchinson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Flora Kleinfeld

    ( Nov 29, 1975 to Oct 13, 1983 )

Biography

During his formative years as a student-actor at San Diego State University, Leisureresided alongside Robert Hays, a fellow individual who would later become a renowned actor in his own right. Upon graduating with a degree in fine arts, Leisurereceived a solid foundation in the arts, which served as a springboard for his pursuit of acting opportunities. For a period of six years, he dedicated himself to securing acting jobs, often taking on small roles and gradually building his experience. However, despite his perseverance, acting prospects continued to be somewhat limited, and Leisurereportedly found himself living out of his trusty VW bus. It was during this challenging period that his girlfriend, who had always been a source of encouragement and support, advised him to enroll in a workshop focused on television commercial acting. Heeding her words of wisdom, Leisurerecently joined the workshop, which ultimately proved to be a turning point in his career. As a direct result of his newfound skills, he began to secure lucrative contracts as a spokesperson, including a high-profile campaign for Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. Moreover, his impressive performances as the lovable but deceitful "Joe Isuzu" in a series of outrageous Isuzu commercials catapulted him to newfound fame and recognition.

Career

2015
2009
2008
2005
Welcome to September
Welcome to September as Elliott Faydo
2004
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building as Hole-in-the-Head Elvis
2001
2000
Behind the Seams
Behind the Seams as Milos Breneschov
1998
Fallout
Fallout as Peter Colgrove
The Outsider
The Outsider as Dr. Greenstreet
1997
Nowhere
Nowhere as Egg and Ducky's Dad
1994
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die as Costumed Guest in Kitchen
Empty Nest
Empty Nest as Charley Dietz
1993
Count DeClues' Mystery Castle
Count DeClues' Mystery Castle as The Castle (Voice)
1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme as Newscaster / Game Show Host
1988
You Can't Hurry Love
You Can't Hurry Love as Peter Newcomb
1982
Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark as Policeman
Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel as Religious Zealot
1980
Airplane!
Airplane! as First Krishna