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My Take
Leland Orser is one of those actors who makes every scene better just by showing up, and I genuinely think he doesn't get nearly enough credit for it. Born in San Francisco in 1960 and educated at Connecticut College, he built a career on being the guy you completely believe in whatever role he's handed — whether that's the memorably unhinged client in Seven, the loyal sidekick Sam Gilroy across the Taken films alongside Liam Neeson, or the quietly compelling Dr. Lucien Dubenko during his five-year run on ER. He's a character actor in the best possible sense: technically sharp, never scenery-chewing, always in service of the story. The fact that he's also a director and writer, and married to Jeanne Tripplehorn, only adds to the sense that he's the real deal — a craftsman who picked depth over fame and built something lasting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leland Orser
- Name (Japanese)
- リーランド・オーサー
- Reading
- りーらんど・おーさー
- Born
- August 6, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- University
- Connecticut College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | ER | — | |
| Notable work | Taken | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Leland Orser born?
Born August 6, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Leland Orser from?
Leland Orser is from San Francisco, California, United States.
What does Leland Orser do?
Leland Orser works as actor, television actor, film actor, film director.
What is Leland Orser known for?
Notable works include ER, Taken.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.