Vera's Joe Ashworth star David Leon unrecognisable in hit BBC drama 21 years ago David Leon, best known for his role as DI Joe Ashworth in Vera, sported a very different look when he first embarked on his acting career in a BBC drama.
While DI Joe Ashworth is known for his slicked-back hair, full beard and suit attire, Leon's character Troy in Cutting It sported longer, wavier hair and minimal facial hair.
When Vera debuted in 2011, DCI Vera Stanhope (portrayed by Brenda Blethyn) was accompanied from the outset by her crime-solving partner Joe Ashworth (David Leon).
Leon made a comeback to Vera in the 13th season last year following Aiden's exit, appearing in the final two episodes of the series which concluded earlier this month.
In 2004, Leon landed his first major role as coffee shop manager Troy Gillespie in the BBC series Cutting It.
