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Leon Robinson Biography
Leon Robinson is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on March 8, 1962 in New York, United States. Actor and singer who played important roles in the acclaimed movies Buffalo Soldiers and Waiting to Exhale. He also was Derice Bannock on the film Cool Runnings and appeared in Cliffhanger.
He played a part with He had a supporting role with Sylvester Stallone in the 1993 action movie, Cliffhanger. in the 1993 action film, Cliffhanger.
Robinson’s early film roles included a football teammate of Tom Cruise in All the Right Moves (1983), as Shadow Nading, the Notre Dame-bound basketball playing co-worker of Matt Dillon, in The Flamingo Kid (1984). He co-starred in the Michael Mann-produced Tri-Star Pictures film Band of the Hand, as well as the “Killer Bee” in the Dennis Hopper-directed gang film Colors, starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall. After his exposure in the 1989 video for the song “Like a Prayer” by Madonna, he played a leading role in the 1993 Disney film Cool Runnings. That same year, he co-starred as John Lithgow’s henchman in Renny Harlin’s Cliffhanger and followed with a turn as a disillusioned ex-jock in New Line Cinema’s Above the Rim (1994). Robinson also appeared as Lela Rochon’s the married lover in 1995’s Waiting to Exhale directed by Forest Whitaker and starring Whitney Houston and a starring role in the Merchant/Ivory produced movie, Side Streets with Rosario Dawson. He produced as well as starred in the 1997 romantic drama The Price of Kissing with TV star Pauley Perrette. He also starred in the movie Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored, directed by Tim Reid and winner of Best Picture at the NAACP Image Awards.
Robinson appeared in a 1989 episode of the NBC series Midnight Caller, in which he played an athlete who falls victim to crack cocaine. He also co-starred in the 1989 ABC miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, as the boyfriend of a suburbanite (played by Robin Givens). He was cast as Saint Martin de Porres in Madonna’s controversial 1989 music video “Like a Prayer”.
He had one daughternamed He had a daughter, Noelle, with reality star Cynthia Bailey. and reality show host Cynthia Bailey.
| Name | Leon Robinson |
| First Name | Leon |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Occupation | Movie Actor |
| Birthday | March 8 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place of Birth | New York |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Antoinette Robinson, Leon Preston Robinson III |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Kirbie Wallace (m. 2017) |
| Children(s) | Noelle Robinson |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In theater, Robinson has headlined three national tours, with sold-out performances at Hollywood’s Kodak Theater, NYC’s Beacon Theater, Detroit’s Fox Theater, Washington, DC’s Warner Theater and more in Friends and Lovers (2005), based on Eric Jerome Dickey’s NY Times bestselling book. In 2009 and 2010 as a soldier returning from Iraq in 3 Ways to Get A Husband co-starring Billy Dee Williams and in 2012, the revival of Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys.
Leon Robinson Net Worth
Leon Robinson is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leon Robinson's net worth $1.5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started his career in entertainment through a part in the show, which lasted only a few episodes, Making the Grade, in 1982.
He played recurring roles on television for the series Oz, Resurrection Blvd. and Diary of a Single Mom.
Leon Preston Robinson, usually credited as simply Leon, (born March 8, 1962) is an American actor and singer, who began his professional career as a film actor in the early 1980s. Robinson is best known for his roles as David Ruffin in the TV Movie The Temptations (1998), J.T. Matthews in the 1991 Robert Townsend film The Five Heartbeats, Derice Bannock in the 1993 film Cool Runnings, Shep in the 1994 basketball drama film Above the Rim, and Little Richard in the 2000 film Little Richard.
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Movie Actor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Robinson is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the band, Leon and the Peoples. In 2007, he received an International Reggae and World Music Award nomination for the band’s debut CD The Road Less Traveled, winner of Best International Artist at the Joe Higgs Reggae Awards and completed a 36 city US tour with reggae greats Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths titled the “For The Love Of It Tour”. He was a frequent guest on Beres Hammond’s 2008 and 2010 North American tours. He head-lined NYC’s Central Park 2010 and 2013 AIDS Walk Concerts. Other performances include the 2011 Aspen Jazz Fest., 2012 Catalpa NYC Music Festival, New Orleans Music Festival, Chicago’s Festival Of Life, Reggae on River, Jamaica’s Rebel Salute, and BET’s popular 106 & Park.
In 2008, Robinson starred in the 20th Century Fox thriller Cover, directed by Bill Duke, and starred alongside Danny Masterson and Dominique Swain in the indie comedy The Brooklyn Heist, directed by Julian Mark Kheel. In 2009, AOL Black Voices voted Robinson one of the Sexiest Actors of All-time. Between 2013 and 2014, he appeared in four movies, the romantic comedy I Really Hate My Ex, written and directed by Troy Beyer, the southern drama Soul Ties, based on the book by Tee Austin, the indie rock/drama 37 the romantic drama, And Then There Was You with Garcelle Beauvais.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Leon Robinson height 6 ft 3 in Leon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Robinson has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of three singers: David Ruffin in the 1998 NBC miniseries The Temptations, Little Richard in the self-titled 2000 NBC movie biography, and JT in the 20th Century Fox movie,The Five Heartbeats directed by Robert Townsend. He received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Little Richard. During this period, Robinson joined the ensemble cast of two TV series, playing the popular Jefferson Keane on HBO’s first series, Oz and as Lawrence Hill on Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd., a costarring role as “Stoney” best friend of Joaquin Phoenix in Miramax’ military drama Buffalo Soldiers, an uncredited role as “Joseph 13 X” in Michael Mann’s award winning biopic, Ali starring Will Smith, in addition to briefly hosting his own late-night talk show, The L-Bow Room, on BET.
Who is Leon Robinson Dating?
According to our records, Leon Robinson married to Kirbie Wallace (m. 2017). As of December 1, 2023, Leon Robinson’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Leon Robinson. You may help us to build the dating records for Leon Robinson!Leon and The Peoples’ single, Love Is A Beautiful Thing was featured on the BET/Centric TV show Culture List, which premiered on July 21, 2013. Leon & The Peoples’ 2nd album Love Is A Beautiful Thing was released on the Spectra Music label on July 20, 2018, with the title track debuting at #3 on Billboards Hot Singles Chart and the next single ‘ ‘beautiful charting on the same Billboard chart at #12.
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Facts & Trivia
Leon Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leon Robinson celebrates birthday on March 8 of every year.
What is Leon's real name?
| Born | Leon Preston Robinson March 8, 1962 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Leon |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Is Leon The actor Jamaican?
Of Jamaican descent, Leon lived in Jamaica three to four months out of the year and for 10 years before he landed the role in Cool Runnings would answer to the nickname ‘Ackee and Salt fish’.
Who was the black guy in Like a Prayer video?
Leon Robinson on starring in Madonna’s music video Madonna left the world speechless in 1989 with the video for her hit single Like A Prayer causing quite the scandal. The pop singer caused outrage as she kissed a black saint alongside a burning cross.
What is Leon's net worth?
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Profession: | Actor, Singer, Film Producer |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Is Leon Kennedy married?
| Occupation: | D.S.O Agent (2009-2011) Member of Division Delta Codenamed:Anti-Virus |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Spouse(s): | Claire Redfield |
| Status: | Alive |
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