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He was born in Lubbock, Texas, and relocated to Plano as a sophomore in high school. During his time at Plano, he was a member of the Plano High School football team, where he suffered a significant knee injury in 1971, the same year the Wildcats won the AAA state championship. He graduated from Texas Tech in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in directing and acting. Leland is also an enthusiastic golfer who likes the sport on occasion.