Brad Leland

Brad Leland (also credited as Brad Williams and Bradley Leland Williams) is an American screen actor born on September 15, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas. A Texas Tech University graduate with a bachelor’s degree focused on acting and directing, he built a career that blends performance with a hands-on understanding of production.

Early in life, Leland began performing after returning from Japan with his parents, Bill and Shirley Williams, taking the stage at Disneyland’s Crazy Horse Saloon in 1959. Alongside acting, he founded Turnkey Productions II, a full-service company known for producing events, festivals, and live shows—work that reflects his long-standing ties to entertainment beyond the camera.

On screen, Leland is recognized for roles such as Mr. Marlin in The Return, Mr. Henderson in The Ringer, and a CIA agent in Möbius, as well as appearances in Accidental Texan, Ruby, Shy People, Longarm, and Revenge on the Highway. Off set, he’s a devoted golfer and sports fan, supporting the “Beyond the Lights” Celebrity Golf Classic in Austin to benefit people with spinal cord injuries.

Leland is married to fellow actor Freda, and they have two daughters, Thea and Leah.