Allen Leech bio: the man behind Paul Prenter and Tom Branson
Allen Leech is a distinguished Hollywood film and television actor from Ireland. The star is famed after appearing in the famous film, Downton Abbey, as Tom Bronson. He also got great attention when he played an HBO drama series, Rome, as Marcus Agrippa. His role in that series made him win many hearts of many film enthusiasts in Ireland. As a result of this, he became much popular.
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The talented actor debuted in a short film, Iníon an Fhiaclóra, The Dentist's Daughter, in 2000 as Rory. In the same year, he got an opportunity to feature as Brian in the movie, Yesterday's Children. Leech’s wonderful acting skills in the two movies were the reason why he was given the role of policeman 1 in the film, The Escapist, which famed in 2002. His acting capabilities have been the reason why he is always recognized as the best actor in almost all the films and television series he has been part of. In the year 2018, the cute celebrity featured in the famous movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, which was well-received globally.
Profile summary
- Real name: Alan Leech
- Celebrated name: Allen Leech
- Nick Name: Allen
- Date of birth: May 19, 1981
- Town of birth: Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland
- Age: 38 years
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Allen Leech height: 5 feet 10.5 inches
- Weight: 80 Kg
- Nationality: Irish
- Ethnicity: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Hair color: Light Brown
- Career: Actor
- Instagram: therealleech
Early life
The handsome actor, Allen, was born in Killiney, County Dublin, on the 18th day of May in 1981. His mother, Kay Leech, was a homemaker while his dad, David Leech, was the chief executive officer of a computer systems company. Leech was brought up with his three siblings, Greg, firstborn, Ali, the second-born, and Simon, last born. He was the third-born in his family. Leech is the former student of St. Michael’s College.
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Allen Leech actor started his career when he was very young. At 11, he took part in The Wizard of Oz as Cowardly Lion. The role made him realize that being on stage was very interesting. As a result, he decided to join the film and entertainment industry fully. This was after being motivated and congratulated by the famous actor, Peter McDonald, for his unique acting skills.
Career
The cute actor made his debut after acting as the Frances McDormand’s gentleman caller in the film, Streetcar Named Desire. His wonderful acting skills qualified him for a stage appearance in Queen and Peacock as Willi in 2000. The actor was given some roles in other stage appearances such as The Morning After Optimism and Da, in 2001 and 2002 respectively. The celebrity also got a breakthrough role as a gay fashion student, Vincent, in the film, Cowboy and Angeles.
The role of a gay fashion student, opened a door for him to feature in many movies. In the year 2007, he played as Marcus Agrippa, a friend, and solder to Octavio, in the HBO drama series, Rome. He also featured in The Tudors, a small screen, as Francis Dereham in 2010. Other famous films he has been part of include; Downton Abbey, Primeval, and The Sweeney, among many others. Back in 2005, the U Magazine recognized him as the sexiest actor in Ireland
Allen Leech movies and TV shows
The good-looking actor has proved to have an extraordinary personality throughout his career life. His unique body features have also made Allen a very competitive actor when it comes to securing significant acting roles. This has qualified him many opportunities to feature in several movies and TV shows as the best actor.
Movies
Enlisted below are all the films that Leech has featured in:
- 2000-Iníon an Fhiaclóra (The Dentist's Daughter) as Rory
- 2002-The Escapist as Policeman 1
- 2003-Cowboys & Angels as Vincent Cusack
- 2004-Man About Dog as Mo Chara
- 2007-Deep Breaths as Danny
- 2008-Factory Farmed
- 2009-From Time to Time as Fred Boggis
- 2010-Rewind as Karl
- 2012-The Sweeney as Simon Ellis
- 2013-Grand Piano as Wayne
- 2013-In Fear as Max
- 2013-Hello Darkness as Mark Cooper
- 2014-The Imitation Game as John Cairncross
- 2017-The Hunter's Prayer as Richard Addison
- 2018-Bohemian Rhapsody as Paul Prenter
- 2019-Downton Abbey as Tom Branson
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TV shows
Apart from taking part in movies, the attractive Downton Abbey actor Allen has also played significant roles in many television shows. Below is the full list of all the TV series which he has been part of:
- 2000-Yesterday's Children as Brian
- 2003-Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor as British Officer
- 2004-Battlefield Britain
- 2004-Love Is the Drug as Shane Kirwen
- 2006-Legend as Willy
- 2007-Rome as Marcus Agrippa
- 2008-Heroes and Villains as Edeco
- 2009-Running Low as Bala Whedon
- 2010-The Tudors as Francis Dereham
- 2010 to 2015-Downton Abbey as Tom Branson
- 2011-Primeval as Officer Sam Leonard
- 2011-Black Mirror as Pike
- 2017-Bellevue as Eddie Rowe
- 2019-Surveillance as Scott Yardley
- 2020-The Good Doctor as Ariel Reznik
Video games
Throughout his acting career, the star, Leech, has played some roles in the two video games which became popular in the entertainment industry. The video games include;
- 2012-Assassin's Creed III as Thomas Hickey
- 2015-The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as Hjalmar as Craite
Stage appearances
Allen Leech has made it clear to the world that he is among the most talented actors in Ireland. This is due to his unique acting skills. As a result, he has qualified for various stage appearances in his acting career life. Here is a list of all the stage appearances the cute celebrity has made:
- A Streetcar Named Desire in 1998 as Gentleman Caller at the Gate Theatre
- This Lime Tree Bower at the New Theatre in 1999 as Joe
- The Queen and Peacock in the year 2000 as Willie at the Garter Lane Arts Centre
- The Morning After Optimism at the Abbey Theatre as Edmund in 2001
- Da as Young Charlie in 2002 at the Abbey Theatre
- Everybody Loves Sylvia in the year 2008 as Harlequin at the Project Arts Centre
- Zero Hour in 2008 at the Abbey Theatre as Benny, Ensemble
- Phaedra as Hippolytus in 2010 at the Project Arts Centre
- On Baile's Strand in the year 2010 as Young Man at the Abbey Theatre
- Ecstasy as Mick at the Hampstead Theatre, Duchess Theatre in 2011
- Constellations at the Geffen Playhouse in the year 2017 as Roland
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Awards
Good work should not go unrecognized and unrewarded. Allen has bagged many awards in his 30’s for being a passionate and hardworking actor. Here is the list of all the awards that the Bohemian Rhapsody star has won in his career life;
- 2004-Irish Film & Television Awards
- 2005-Irish Film & Television Awards
- 2007-Irish Film & Television Awards
- 2013-Irish Film & Television Awards
- 2013-Screen Actors Guild Award
- 2014-Screen Actors Guild Award
- 2015-Screen Actors Guild Award
- 2015-Screen Actors Guild Award
- 2015-Irish Film & Television Awards
- 2015-20th Critics' Choice Awards
- 2016-Screen Actors Guild Award
- 2019-Screen Actors Guild Award
Is Allen Leech Gay?
In the film Bohemian Rhapsody, Allen featured as Freddie Mercury’s lover. This posed a big question to his fans, whether he is gay. However, according to some sources, Allen Leech gay clarified that he has a straight sexual orientation. He said that he was happy to play as gay, and was quoted saying:
No one ever advised me against playing a gay character or any character. If I believe in the role and the character, and I believe I can do it justice, then I want to do that. So I’ve never had any push-back from my team, ever, actually. That’s probably why I still have the same team I have. It’s all about the work.
Who is Allen Leech girlfriend?
Allen has been in several relationships in his life before finding the true love of his life. In the year 2012, he started dating Doone Forsyth. They met on the set of Downton Abbey, where Doone was a makeup artist. After some time, their relationship came to an end in the year 2013. After some months, the celebrity got into another relationship with Charlie Webster, a TV presenter. They met in May 2014 at Centre Point, a charity event. Their love story began after participating in a game of Foosball. They dated for two years and decided to separate in 2016 after realizing that they were not the perfect match.
The handsome actor met his lovely wife, Jessica Blair Herman, in 2016. Jessica is professionally known as an actress. They secretly dated for two years. However, in February 2018, he proposed to her and posted their beautiful photo on his Instagram handle. He started by wishing her a happy Valentine's day. Then he made a clear public announcement:
Happy Valentine’s Day @jessicablairherman First one as a fiancé! Thank you for saying yes and for making me the happiest. ❤️ (And no I didn’t do it today. It’s been a while.) xx
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Later, the admirable couple tied their nuptial knot some months after the proposal.
Allen Leech Latest news
In September 2019, Allen Leech Bohemian Rhapsody star attended the premiere of the film, Downtown Abbey, in London. He was accompanied by his lovely wife, Jessica, who was five months pregnant by then. Jessica and her baby bump got all the peoples' attention on the red carpet. Allen shared their lovely photo on his Instagram handle as he could not hide the joy of being a dad for the first time in his life.
Facts about Allen Leech Downton Abbey star
- He is the third born in his family.
- Leech has one sister and two brothers.
- At a tender age, Allen wanted to be a soccer player and his dream was to join Liverpool.
- His passion for acting came clear when he was 11 years old. He got a role in a school play, The Wizard of Oz, as Cowardly Lion.
- He was encouraged to take acting as his profession by Peter McDonald, an Academy Award-nominated actor.
- At 16, Allen made his first appearance on stage in A Streetcar Named Desire.
- He was voted for in 2005 by U Magazine as the Sexiest Irish Male.
- In 2013, Allen was severely injured before participating in a marathon.
- In 2015, he was chosen among the 50 best-dressed men in Britain.
- Allen and actor Hugh Bonneville, kissed in 2015, after being honored with a BAFTA Award during a short interview.
- In the past, Leech was very impressed and interested by the popular American actor, Jeff Daniels, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- He still considers the wristwatch, which his grandfather gave him as the most valuable thing in his life.
- He is always the favorite actor to all the children actors he has worked with in his career life.
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How much is Allen Leech net worth
Downton Abbey actor, Allen, has been very hard working throughout this acting career life. As a result, he has been able to accumulate a good amount of cash over the years. Leech’s wealth has made it possible for him to afford a luxurious life in his 30’s. As of 2020, the celebrity is enjoying a gross net worth of about 120 million dollars.
Allen Leech is a popular television and movie actor who has led a successful life. He is hardworking and passionate about his career. This has been the main reason behind his achievements. The celebrity’s acting capabilities have also qualified him to feature in many movies and television series as the best actor. This has significantly increased his fans globally. Allen is a great role model and inspiration for many upcoming actors.
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