Joshua Leonard

Actor and filmmaker, starred in The Blair Witch Project

Joshua Leonard - Actor and filmmaker, starred in The Blair Witch Project
Born

June 17th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, director, and screenwriter. Gained prominence with a leading role in the horror film The Blair Witch Project. Directed and wrote multiple independent films, showcasing varied storytelling techniques. Contributed to both television and film projects over the years.

Starred in The Blair Witch Project

Directed films including Fully Realized Humans

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