About
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.
Known for
NCISSeries • 2003
The MentalistSeries • 2008
CSI: MiamiSeries • 2002
S.W.A.T.Series • 2017
Married... with ChildrenSeries • 1987
The West WingSeries • 1999
Ghost WhispererSeries • 2005
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
Boston LegalSeries • 2004
ScandalSeries • 2012
How to Get Away with MurderSeries • 2014
Crossing JordanSeries • 2001
Nip/TuckSeries • 2003
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Strong MedicineSeries • 2000
The Cosby ShowSeries • 1984
1923Series • 2022
Good GirlsSeries • 2018
DollhouseSeries • 2009
GreekSeries • 2007
The Rookie: FedsSeries • 2022
Saving GraceSeries • 2007
Family LawSeries • 1999
The Devil's OwnMovie • 1997