Leif Davidsen (born 25 July 1950 in Otterup) is a Danish author and journalist.
When Davidsen returned to Denmark he became chief editor of Danmarks Radio's foreign news desk.
From 1996 he edited a TV series called “Danish Dream” about Denmark today.
In 1991 he won the Danish booksellers award De Gyldne Laurbær (The Golden Laurel) for his book Den sidste spion.
Davidsen writes political thrillers, which depict life of modern man in a changing world.