Biography

Denis LeHane was born September 18th 1951 in San Antonio, Tx. to Donald and Dorothy Lehane. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy on May 5th 1972 he enrolled at Lawrence Merricks Theatrical academy in Hollywood, using his G.I. Bill. That led to acting jobs. His easy going Texas drawl made him a favorite of many casting directors. Early on in his career he became good friends with the late Director Robert Totten, who opened a lot of doors for Denis. Over the 20 year friendship he learned a lot about the movie business from him. In 1995, after Tottens death, Denis was ask to be the presenter of The Robert Totten directors award given to The Director of the year at the Wild West Film Fest in Sonora, Ca. Denis and his wife Heather now live in Kerrville, Texas. Denis still makes guest appearances from time to time.
- IMDb mini biography by: S. Spears

In his good friends book Lightning In A Bottle. Written by Jan Pippens and Henry Darrow. After reading it discovered that he was actually in his book on several pages.

Holds a B. S. in film and television production.

Dennis Le Hane was originally offered the roll of Kid Newton in " The Sacketts "but was working on another project by the time production began.

Was once ask if he could act, he replied.... Well I can memorize my lines and I can hit my mark I reckon you'll just have to find that out for yourself! That was the start of a forty year friendship with the late Director Robert Totten.