David is turning 45 on the 24th.  A fun way to celebrate? choose a charity near and dear to your heart and make a donation in his honour.  I've chosen Battersea:    https://www.battersea.org.uk/  and donated on behalf of the website.  Happy Birthday David!

Do you know where this screencap is from ?  Please reach out on any of our socials or e-mail: lorivanekeren@gmail.com.  Let's solve this mystery fans!   I've reached out to the man himself--but no luck :(

 Listen to narrator and actor David Leon in conversation with author Howard Linksey. Talking about their shared love of the North, crime and thrillers and the audiobook, No Name Lane. (from 2016)

From 2005---David on stage with Kevin Spacey in the Old Vic's production of Richard II.  David starred as Hotspur/Henry Percy. (pictured 2nd from left in background)

Page added to celebrate David's commercial/modelling carreer.

David starred in this short film as The Pickpocket

 PCs Larry 'Tiger' Barton and Jackie Brown were called out to an incident on the Maple Court Estate. A young child lay unconscious. How much did anyone see of the crime? It turns out that a couple, Kim and Tom Vale (Leon), returned from their honeymoon to sounds of a scuffle in the next door flat and a child screaming. Tom went to investigate and found 11- year-old Callum being attacked by a thug looking for money. Both Callum and Tom were injured in the struggle. But Tiger and Jackie couldn't work out why Tom, even though he got a clear view of his attacker, was reluctant to testify against the thug?  

We've launched on Instagram as well!  

Vera Locations page has been updated---check out all the new locations.

Throwback to 2024 when Vera was filming in South Shields and Gateshead.

David and costar Wunmi Mosaku present the Bafta Television Award to the international drama winner, The Killing.  

Thanks to the fans on the Facebook group for finding an old audiobook from 2016.  No Name Lane  written by Howard Linskey. 

 The 1.4 Awards are dedicated to showcasing exceptional short-form filmmaking, including music videos, short films, commercials, live-action, and CGI.  David had 3 films entered in the 'On the Cusp' category (1-4 years professional experience).   The Shortlist and Winners were honoured at the 1.4  Awards of Brilliant Filmmaking Party at London’s Barbican on 7 May 2025.   All 3 of David's films made the shortlist!  Congrats David!

 ITV celebrates 70 years in Royal style.   London, England.  Queen Camilla joined a reception attended by familiar faces from some of ITV's well-known programmes and staff working behind the scenes in a range of areas across the company. Her Majesty also viewed a display looking back on Royal moments in ITV's 70-year history and showcasing ITV'ss range of work over the years.   

David attended the "End of an Era" event with Vera co-stars Brenda Blethyn and Riley Jones, and writer Ann Cleeves.  The event was held at the O2 City Hall Newcastle in celebration of the series finale.

David's short film, Converse Blues, has its online premiere.  You can watch the film here: