Leon

Leon

ActorProducerSoundtrack
Born
March 8, null
Awards
0 wins, 4 nominations

2025 is looking like another memorable year for Leon! Leon has just completed filming the starring roles in the action/drama "A Bloody Night" and the courtroom thriller "WildCards". Leon is the star of the upcoming Christmas comedy "Jingle Hellz" shot completely on location in London, England. He is…

Biography

2025 is looking like another memorable year for Leon! Leon has just completed filming the starring roles in the action/drama "A Bloody Night" and the courtroom thriller "WildCards". Leon is the star of the upcoming Christmas comedy "Jingle Hellz" shot completely on location in London, England. He is the star of "The Rhythm and the Blues" the true life story of the blues musician Eddie Taylor, making it's film festival run and premiered at New York African Film Festival at Lincoln Center In 2022, Leon starred in the action drama "A Day to Die" opposite actors Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo, which was released worldwide with premieres in New York, Los Angeles, Dubai and Egypt and a Top 10 streamer on Netflix. The actor can currently be seen in the Amazon Studios Emmy nominated series "Swarm," the NAACP nominated movie "First Lady Of BMF," the Showtime drama "City On A Hill"as well as the Paramount+ series, The CHI season six. In 2021, Leon starred in Hallmark's #No. 1 movie of the year, "Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas," which received rave reviews! In 2019. Leon starred in the movie "Her Only Choice,", an International Press Academy nominee for Best Movie Made for TV, currently streaming on Netflix. Leon also co-starred and executive produced the award-winning, international TV series "40 & Single.". Leon is one of the stars of the provocative series "A Luv Tale" which premiered in 2021. He also had as re-occurring role on CBS' "Blue Bloods." LEON Leon has played a wide variety of memorable roles, from his debut in Madonna's most famous video "Like a Prayer," to the lead role of Disney's blockbuster hit "Cool Runnings.". He was the hero in New Line's urban sports drama "Above the Rim," appeared in Tri-Star's action hit "Cliffhanger," and the most love-hate role of Russell in the 20th Century Fox hit "Waiting to Exhale," . He starred in the NAACP Best Picture Award-winning "Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored," and HBO's first original series "Oz.". He continued to shine in musical roles such as Robert Townsend's "The Five Heartbeats" (voted the #No. 1 African American film by AOL), the Emmy winning mini-series "The Temptations," as lead singer, David Ruffin and the NBC authorized biography of "Little Richard," both earning him NAACP Best Actor nominations. AOL named Leon as one of the sexiest black actors of all times. Other credits include BAFTA winner Leila Djansi's films, "And Then There Was You,", "Where Children Play," and "Cover" directed by Bill Duke. Leon's band, "Leon & The Peoples," released the band's second album, "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" on the Spectra Music label with two top 20 Billboard singles and rave reviews. The group's music can be heard on all music streaming platforms and is currently on a City Winery tour with stops in NYC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Chicago, San Diego and more. Leon works behind the scenes as well, directing and producing music videos as well as films with his New York York-based production company Motion Mob Films.

Actor

The ChiThe Chi(2018)as Alonzo
The Rhythm and the Blues 2024The Rhythm and the Blues 2024(2024)as Eddie Taylor Sr.
First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch StoryFirst Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story(2023)as Emerson
One Course with JB SmooveOne Course with JB Smoove(2022)
SwarmSwarm(2023)as Harris

Thanks

DetachedDetached(2009)

Self

The Surah Swaleh ShowThe Surah Swaleh Show(2025)as Self - Guest
Daily Blast LiveDaily Blast Live(2015)as Self
No Rest for the WeekendNo Rest for the Weekend(2018)as Self
UncensoredUncensored(2018)as Self
Tamron HallTamron Hall(2019)as Self

Archive Footage

The Real Housewives of AtlantaThe Real Housewives of Atlanta(2008)as Self
Drew Gooden.Drew Gooden.(2015)as Jimmy
Les Chroniques du MeaLes Chroniques du Mea(2012)as Self
The Nation's Favourite Number 1 Single(2012)as Self
Madonna: Celebration - The Video CollectionMadonna: Celebration - The Video Collection(2009)as Innocent Man, Saint (video 'Like a Prayer')

Known for

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Just Spring wear & vibes w/ legendary actor LEONLeon as Dan Mayor in "40 & Single" on UMC.tvPauley Perrette and Leon in The Price of Kissing (1997)40 & Single on NETFLIX UK & Africa 11/11/20Leon in Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995)LEON Gets Real AMBASSADOR Magazine Cover

Credit Score: Leon

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Above the Rim3.2519946.60018278
2Cool Runnings3.2519937.000123533
3City on a Hill2.0020197.60017091
4Bats1.0419994.10012170
5Ali1.0020016.702110245
6Buffalo Soldiers1.0020026.70026359
7Waiting to Exhale1.0019956.10013836
8Cliffhanger1.0019936.503148353
9Colors1.0019886.70033468
10All the Right Moves1.0019836.00022084