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BIO:
Leo DeFriend is a hard working British actor living in NYC. His work has been seen by millions, including roles in the feature film Hell House LLC III (AMC/Shudder) and the show Mordeo (Crypt TV). He’s known for being hard working, easy to work with, and for delivering grounded, natural performances that have drawn comparisons ranging from an adorkable Simon Pegg to an intense and character-driven Gary Oldman or Michael Fassbender.
His other recent credits include feature films The Bitcoin Executor (Film Club 13), Pulling Wool (FMF Productions) and Flasher (Blah Blah Blah Productions); TV shows Pandora’s Box (Investigation Discovery) and Mysteries at the Museum (Travel Channel); indie shorts including The Beach (Four-Three Films), Happy Little Wreath (Girl Gang Productions), and Love Love (Tandem Bicycle Productions); and originating leading roles in NY theater productions such as Shapes Like Things (NY International Fringe Festival) and MIKE (HERE Arts Center).
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“[Leo’s] accent work is awesome, seriously awesome”
- Allison Estrin, Casting Director
“[Leo] really crushed it.”
- Stephen Cognetti, Director, Hell House LLC (AMC/Shudder)
“…a pleasure working with [Leo]…phenomenal...I'd love to have [him] involved [in my next project].”
- Joe Bandelli, Producer, Hell House LLC (AMC/Shudder)
“[Leo’s] wonderful in it!…awesome...wonderful work... nail[ed his] performance take after take. Loved working with [Leo]... already looking forward to the next opportunity to do so.”
- Ben Sottak, Director, Mordeo (Crypt TV)
“…a pleasure working with Leo DeFriend…crushed this role!…nail[ed] this scene at 3am!”
- Surrender Pictures, Production company, Mordeo (Crypt TV)
“[Leo is] insanely talented…absolute joy to work with!”
- Issack Cintron, Director, Early Bird
“…love what [Leo] did with the character...nailed it…captivating to watch...great chemistry on camera.”
- Brendan Kissane, Director, The Beach
“Wow. [Leo is] just phenomenal!!!…amazing!!…[he] really nailed it and then some. Such presence…I am so thrilled.”
- Dana Fuchs, Writer, Love to Beg
“…diligence, positive energy, and talent…such a joy to work with…always willing to try new things…bring[s] a sincerity to [his character] that makes the storytelling so clear!”
- Alexis Wilcock, Director, Shapes Like Things
“…wonderfully positive, reliable, dedicated, and hardworking…honored by the care [Leo’s] taken in bringing [his character] to life. Hopefully we’ll work together again.”
- Emily Sorensen, Writer, Shapes Like Things
"…enjoyable charm…earnest desire…active presence…attention to his fellow actors. DeFriend's commitment to taking his time with each discovery...make this character and his journey not only accessible, but...universal."
- Alexander Douglas, Theatre Is Easy review of Shapes Like Things
“It’s not every day you see an actor who shows up early, does his or her homework, and brings a [prop] to rehearsal!…open to so many ideas...I had a hard time distinguishing [Leo] and [his character]. To see someone take his craft so seriously [has] made me want to become a better actor.”
- Samantha Randolph, Director, Bright. Apple. Crush.
