Leo Howard

Birth Name:

Leo R. Howard

Birth Place:

Newport Beach, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director

Won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast for "Shorts" in 2010
Trained in martial arts with world champion Matt Mullins, who made an exception to allow him to be the youngest person in his class
Began studying martial arts at the age of 5, and went on to win three world championships by the age of 8
Made his acting debut in an episode of the TV series "Monk" in 2005
Was the youngest member of Matt Mullins' Sideswipe Performance Team, a martial arts group that includes dance and acrobatics in their nationwide performance routines
Best known for his role as Jack Brewer in "Kickin' It" and as Young Snake Eyes in "G․I․ Joe: The Rise of Cobra․"
Appeared in the music video for Selena Gomez's song "I'm Gonna Arrive․"
Did all of his own stunts in the film "G․I․ Joe: The Rise of Cobra․"
Is an antique weapons collector, with his favorite being a 1800s-era Turkish sword that he got while filming "Conan the Barbarian" in Bulgaria
Started learning extreme martial arts, which incorporates gymnastics into routines, at age 7

2010Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast:Winner
2011Silver Eddy Award - Best Pro-Am Feature:Winner

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