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.

David Leisure
75 · Born: Nov 16, 1950























