ITV Vera's Joe Ashworth star's life from forgotten role to unexpected career ITV audiences are gearing up for an emotional farewell as the beloved crime drama Vera airs its final episode this month.
Initially, fans were drawn into the world of Detective DCI Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) as she cracked intricate cases with her sidekick Joe Ashworth (portrayed by David Leon).
With the curtain closing on the series, we peek behind the scenes into David Leon's life beyond the ITV drama.
David's acting debut was in the crime drama Merseybeat back in 2003, where he took on the role of Tom Vale.
David Leon may be synonymous with Vera now, but there was a time when he chased a very different dream.
