Background
Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas, but moved to Plano during his sophomore year in high school.
Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas, but moved to Plano during his sophomore year in high school.
In 1980, Leland graduated from Texas Technical with a bachelor’s degree in acting and directing.
He has appeared in 20 feature films, 25 television shows and numerous theater performances. While in Plano, Leland played football for Plano High School. After graduating from college, Leland moved to Dallas where he worked in local theatre and found an agent.
He also got a part in one episode of the television series Dallas and in an episode of In the Heat of the Night.
He later appeared in seven episodes of the television series Walker, Texas Ranger, in the 2003 Texas Chain Saw Massacre remake and as an executive in the film Hancock. His most visible roles, though, are that of football booster John Aubrey in the film Friday Night Lights and the similar character, Buddy Garrity, in the television series of the same name.