Brad Leland (born September 15, 1954) is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Buddy Garrity in the

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series '' Friday Night Lights''. He has appeared in over 100 feature films and television shows and numerous theater performances.

Early life

In 1980, Leland graduated from

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with a

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in acting and directing.Texas Tech University :: Brad Leland: Ready for Prime Time

Career

Leland played a part in one episode of the TV series ''

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'' and in an episode of '' In the Heat of the Night''. He later appeared in seven episodes of the TV series ''

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'', in the 2003 ''Texas Chain Saw Massacre''

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, and as an executive in the film '' Hancock''. His most visible roles were in the film '' Friday Night Lights'', as the football booster John Aubrey, and as the similar character, Buddy Garrity, in the TV series.

Personal life

Leland is married to actress Freda Ramsey and has two daughters.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Leland, Brad Living people 1954 births People from Lubbock, Texas American male film actors American male television actors American male stage actors Texas Tech University alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors