Huggy Leaver
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Huggy Leaver (born Hugh Leaver), sometimes credited as Huggy Lever, is a British actor and former vocalist of The Plastix, an early UK Punk band. He subsequently became lead singer of the Hastings Mod Revival Band Teenbeats from 1979-1982. He has appeared in Trial & Retribution, Birds of a Feather, A Touch of Frost and Black Books. He also played Paul in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Mario in the 2000 film Going Off Big Time and appeared as a cab driver in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and the pawn shop owner in Fast & Furious 6. More recently, he played the recurrent role of Clint in EastEnders and Delivery Man 2 in Never Let Me Go. He has a love of motorcycles and has customized some in the streetfighter style, as created by designer/artist Andy Sparrow, in his strip Bloodrunners in the 1980s. One such streetfighter was featured in the 1995 movie Mad dogs and Englishmen and ridden by C. Thomas Howell's despatch rider character.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Huggy Leaver reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Huggy Leaver's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Huggy Leaver remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Huggy Leaver Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Huggy Leaver's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Huggy Leaver.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Lost Mantle of Elijah | Gruesome | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Fast & Furious 6 | Pawn Shop Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gangsters, Guns and Zombies | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Never Let Me Go | Delivery Man 1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Marchioness Disaster | Eddy Quantrill | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Somers Town | Cafe Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Freebird | Sulph | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen | Hanson Cab Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Going Off Big Time | Mario | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Forgive and Forget | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Boston Kickout | Bouncer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Brothers in Trouble | Market Porter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | Brutal Prisoner | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Hard Case | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Young Americans | Mark Byrne | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Frontline | PC Mick | Flop | Similar → |
Huggy Leaver - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Huggy Leaver?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Huggy Leaver is "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Huggy Leaver acted in?
Huggy Leaver has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Huggy Leaver?
Other notable films include "The Lost Mantle of Elijah", "Somers Town", and "Never Let Me Go".