Brad Leland - Force Majeure Actor with 300 appearances in Television and Film

Brad Leland is a powerhouse of an actor. His most famous role was Buddy Garrity from the television series, “Friday Night Lights.” He played the same role as John Aubrey in the movie, “Friday Night Lights.” Brad was in Snyder, Texas (my hometown) to moderate, “An Evening With Barry Corbin.” I sat down with Brad on my high school stage, and we talked about his early days performing in theater productions at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, his childhood pet monkey, and his two most recent feature movies - “LaRoy” and “Accidental Texan”. I highly recommend both flicks.

 

Brad has more than 300 movie/TV show appearances, and he always commands the scene. His performance as Chief Royce Abbott, opposite Elizabeth Olsen, in HBO’s “Love & Death,” showcases Leland as an immersive actor who relies on exceptional listening skills to evoke action and reaction in every scene.

 

One of my favorite moments on stage with Brad was when we briefly discussed my former drama teacher. Jerry Worsham was a legend in Texas UIL One-Act Play competition, with 13 victories to his credit. Worsham was one of those special teachers that saw the best in his students and encouraged them to chase their dreams.

 

I really enjoyed this episode with Brad. He is gregarious, engaging, and very thoughtful about his craft. 

 

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