Facts about Allen Leech
- Net Worth: $3 million
- Salary: Over $100 thousand/year
- Education: St Michael’s College and Trinity College, Dublin
- Parents: David and Kay Leech
- Siblings: Ali Leech (Sister) and Greg Leech and Simon Leech (brothers)
- Height: 5ft 10inches
- Spouse: Jessica Blair Herman (m. 2019)
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Birthday: May 18, 1981
- Nationality: Irish
Who is Allen Leech?
Allen Leech is an Irish actor and he is best known for his role as Tom Branson on the historical drama series Downton Abbley and for starring as Richard Addison in the 2017 movie The Hunter’s Prayer.
Biography and Education
Allen Leech was born on May 18, 1981 in Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland and he was born to David Leech, CEO of a computer systems company and Kay Leech, a housewife and he grew up with three siblings, an older brother, Greg, an older sister, Ali and a younger brother, Simon.
Allen Leech attended St Michael’s College; he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master’s degree in drama and Theatre studies from Trinity College, Dublin.
Acting Career and Movies
Allen Leech began his career as a stage actor and he made his professional debut in 1998 and he starred in A Streetcar named Desire, he went on to appear as Willi in the Queen and Peacock.
He made his breakthrough into the film industry with his role as Vincent in Cowboys and Angels and his role was all about a gay fashion student and in 2004, he got a role in Man About Dog.
One of his most prominent roles was when he starred as Shane Kirwan in the Ireland’s RTE series Love is the Drug and he later starred as Willy in the television series Legend.
In 2007, he appeared in the HBO drama series Rome as Marcus Agrippa and in 2010, he appeared in The Tudors as the doomed Francis Dereham.
Leech’s fame was elevated around Ireland when he was voted sexiest Irish male in 2005 in the U Magazine and he was named in GQ’s 50 best dressed men in Britain in 2015 and in 2018, he starred as Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Allen Leech is of Irish nationality and white ethnicity.
Height and Weight
Allen Leech stands at a height of 5ft 10inches and weighs 76kg.
Family
Allen Leech was born to his parents David and Kay Leech and he grew up with a sister, Ali Leech and two brothers, Greg and Simon Leech.
Who is Allen Leech’s Spouse?
Allen Leech is married to his longtime girlfriend Jessica Blair Herman, an actress and they got engaged in February, 2018 and got married on January 5, 2019 in Solvang Estate, Santa Barbara, California.
Eye Color and Hair Color
Allen Leech has green eye color and dark brown hair color.
Residence
Leech and his family reside in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Social Media Presence
Leech is active on social media, as of recent, he has accumulated over 100,000 Twitter followers and he is also active on a host of other social media networks.
Controversies, rumors and legal issues
Since coming to fame as an actor in 1998, Leech hasn’t been linked to any known controversy, rumors and legal issues.
Allen Leech Net Worth and Salary
Allen Leech is an Irish actor and his net worth is estimated to be $3 million and he earns over $100 thousand as salary annually.
His net worth accumulated due to the success in his career as an actor.
