Leon

Birth Name:

Leon Robinson

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Earned an International Raggae and World Music Award for his work with Leon and the Peoples in 2007
Earned an athletic scholarship to Loyola University in Los Angeles, where he would earn his first unofficial acting credits as an extra in a student film
Welcomed a daughter with model and reality show participant Cynthia Bailey in 1999
A professional musician in his spare time, he once lead the band, Leon and the Peoples, who released their debut album in 2007
After gaining widespread recognition in 1993's "Cool Runnings", he would begin appearing in dozens of other blockbusters including "Cliffhanger", "Above the Rim" and "Waiting to Exhale", among others
Appeared in Madonna's music video for "Like A Prayer"

1999Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
2001Black Reel - Network/Cable - Best Actor:Nominated
2001Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
2011ISA - Breakthrough Performance:Nominated

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