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Damien Leake
In a business that burns through people quickly, Damien Leake is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Highlander' is another title that gets mentioned. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The filmography runs to some 44 credits between film and television. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Apocalypse Now' (Machine Gunner).
Damien Leake
Turns 74 today
19 Movies
25 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Damien Leake is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Highlander' is another title that gets mentioned. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The filmography runs to some 44 credits between film and television. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Apocalypse Now' (Machine Gunner).
Movies
Plays Machine Gunner
Apocalypse Now
1979
Plays Tony
Highlander
1986
Plays Isaac
Breaking In
2018
Plays Cop
Mighty Joe Young
1998
Plays Art Fisher
The Devil's Own
1997
Plays Ernest Lee
Sea of Love
1989
Plays Patient - VA Hospital
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
Plays Joey
Serpico
1973
Plays Detective Marlin
Prison Break: The Final Break
2009
Plays Bub Jewett
The Cotton Club
1984
Plays Govenor
The Experiment
2010
Plays Wilson
The Great Debaters
2007
Plays Ray, the Technical Director
He Said, She Said
1991
Plays Tenement Man
Collision Course
1989
Plays Detective Brown
Last Rites
1988
Plays Dr. Martine
The Bad Twin
2016
TV Shows
Plays Pastor Mark
The Baxters
2024
Plays Professor Sommerfield
Greek
2007
Plays Pastor Collins
Good Girls
2018
Plays Dr. Moss
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Wesley
S.W.A.T.
2017
Plays Dr. Kenneth Clark
Separate but Equal
1991
Plays Dr. Chiles
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Agent Bob Telford
The Rookie: Feds
2022
Plays Roy
Men of a Certain Age
2009
Plays High Powered Attorney
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Principal Alburton
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Dr. Healy
How to Get Away with Murder
2014
Plays Henry Bennett
NCIS
2003
Plays Minister
Dollhouse
2009
Plays Dr. Ted Tatum
The West Wing
1999
Plays Principal
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Chaplain
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Andy Anderson
The Cosby Show
1984
Plays Otis
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays George
Messiah
2020
Plays Marvin
1923
2022
Plays Dr. Sidney Hayward
Eleventh Hour
2008
Plays Referee
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Calvin Revo
Saving Grace
2007
Plays Dale 'D.J.' Jackson
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Breaking In
Full Filmography
Tuna on Rye
Arthur
2026
Film
The Baxters
Pastor Mark · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
S.W.A.T.
Wesley · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The Rookie: Feds
Agent Bob Telford · 1 episode
2022
TV
1923
Marvin · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Good Girls
Pastor Collins · 3 episodes
2019–2020
TV
NCIS
Henry Bennett · 1 episode
2020
TV
Messiah
George · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Breaking In
Isaac
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Damien Leake and where are they from?
Damien Leake is 74 years old, born on August 12, 1952 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Damien Leake?
Damien Leake is best known for roles in Apocalypse Now, Highlander, Serpico.
How many movies has Damien Leake been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Damien Leake has appeared in 19 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Damien Leake's first movie?
The career of Damien Leake began with Hitch: A Portrait of a Black Leader As a Young Man (1972).
What is Damien Leake's most recent movie or series?
Damien Leake's most recent release is The Baxters, which premiered on March 27, 2024.
What TV shows has Damien Leake appeared in?
On television, Damien Leake has appeared in The Mentalist, NCIS, Ghost Whisperer, How to Get Away with Murder.
Does Damien Leake have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Damien Leake's upcoming work includes: Tuna on Rye (2026).
Damien Leake
1952-08-12 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Damien Leake (born August 12, 1952) is an American actor and record-holding masters track and field athlete.
Starting with a role in 1973's Serpico, he has had a continuous career appearing in some 70 motion pictures, plus numerous television and stage acting roles. Through the 1980s he was typecast as a "a tender, sensitive . . . half-crazed killer" including roles in Death Wish and Apocalypse Now.
He has branched out to other jobs related to the entertainment industry. He claims to having been a singer, dancer, director, musician, composer, musical director, vocal arranger, playwright, stage fight choreographer and ventriloquist.