Brad Leland (born September 15, 1954) is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Buddy Garrity in the NBC/DirecTV series Friday Night Lights.

He has appeared in over 100 feature films and television shows and numerous theater performances.

[1] In 1980, Leland graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in acting and directing.

[4] His most visible roles, though, remain those of football booster John Aubrey in the film Friday Night Lights and of the similar character, Buddy Garrity, in the TV series of the same name.

[2] Leland is married to actress Freda Ramsey and has two daughters.