Richard Leaf was a talented actor who had the privilege of appearing in a wide range of films, including the Academy Award-winning epic "Braveheart" directed by Mel Gibson, the visually stunning and critically acclaimed science fiction film "The Fifth Element" directed by Luc Besson, and the historical drama "Joan of Arc" also directed by Luc Besson. Additionally, he had roles in the fantasy adventure film "Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix" and the espionage thriller "Enigma".
In addition to his work in film, Leaf also had a successful stage career, having worked with renowned actors and directors. He was a part of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he had the opportunity to work alongside esteemed actor Brian Cox. He also worked at the Royal National Theatre, directed by the accomplished Sir Trevor Nunn.
Leaf's creative endeavors extended beyond acting, as he wrote, produced, and acted in the short film "a refugee". He also wrote and directed another short film, "Stop the World". Furthermore, he adapted the book "Meet me at The Museum" for Radio 4's Book of the Week, which featured the talented Tamsin Greig and the late Paul Ritter. This project was commissioned by Allison Hindell, Commissioning Editor of BBC Radio Drama, and produced by Karen Rose of Sweet Talk Productions.
Leaf's feature-length debut would be the film "Bluebird", showcasing his versatility and range as a filmmaker and actor.