Leon Robinson biography
Leon Robinson (born Leon Preston Robinson IV) is an American actor and singer who began his professional career as a film actor in the early 1980s. He is best known for his roles as David Ruffin in the TV movie The Temptations (1998), JT Matthews in Robert Townsend’s 1991 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.
Leon Robinson’s age
Robinson It is 60 years old from 2022. He he was born about March 8, 1962, in New York City, New York, United States of America. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on March 8th every year.
Leon Robinson Height, Weight
Robinson is approx. height of 6 feet 3 inches and weighs approximately 209 pounds (95kg).
Leon Robinson Education
Robinson attended Loyola Marymount University. At the institution, he has been actively involved in the ports, playing basketball for the varsity team. He soon began to develop an interest in the creative arts and was unwilling to let anything get him down. After graduation, Leon decided to pursue an acting career and began looking for roles, jumping from audition to audition.
Leon Robinson family, Parents
Robinson is the son of Antoinette Robinson and Leon Preston Robinson III. However, he did not disclose details about his siblings.
Leon Robinson’s Wife
Robinson is happy married for his wife Kirbie Wallace since 2017 after ending his previous relationship with Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Cynthia Bailey. However, Leon and Cynthia have a daughter, Noelle Robinson. The pair started their relationship in the late 90s and even engaged in a private ceremony.
Cynthia married her current husband Peter Thomas on July 24, 2010, at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The couple now share two children; Noelle’s half-siblings named Porsche and Blaze Thomas.
Leon Robinson’s career
Robinson began his acting career in the 1980s performing in films such as; All the right movies, Notre Dame and The Flamingo Kid. From the beginning of his career, Leon appeared alongside notable personalities like Tom Cruise and others. This somewhat brought his career into the spotlight.
However, he was far from prominent until 1991, when he appeared in the popular movie The Five Heartbeats. The film sold for millions of dollars and was a huge box office success, earning it high praise. His fame also meant more notable film roles as he continued to achieve fame. In 1993, he appeared in another film Cool Runnings.
Leon co-starred as John Lithgow’s henchman in Renny Harlin’s Cliffhanger and later played a disillusioned former athlete in Above the Rim, both directed by John Landis (1994). Robinson also played Lela Rochon’s married lover in Waiting to Exhale, directed by Forest Whitaker and starring Whitney Houston, as well as a starring role in Side Streets, produced by Merchant/Ivory and starring Rosario Dawson.
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He co-wrote and co-starred in the 1997 romantic drama The Price of Kissing with Pauley Perrette. He also appeared in the Tim Reid film Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored, which won Best Picture at the NAACP Image Awards. Leon received praise for his portrayals of three singers: David Ruffin in the 1998 NBC miniseries The Temptations, Little Richard in the biography of the 2000 NBC self-titled film, and JT in the 20th Century Fox film The Five Heartbeats, directed by Robert Townsend. .
He was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Little Richard. During that time, Robinson joined the cast of two TV shows, playing the popular Jefferson Keane on HBO’s first series Oz and Lawrence Hill on Resurrection Blvd. Joaquin Phoenix in Miramax’s military drama Buffalo Soldiers, an uncredited role as “Joseph 13 X” in the award-winning Michael Mann biopic Ali, starring Will Smith.
In 2008, Robinson appeared in the 20th Century Fox thriller Cover, directed by Bill Duke, and the indie comedy The Brooklyn Heist, directed by Julian Mark Kheel, alongside Danny Masterson and Dominique Swain. Robinson was named one of the Sexiest Actors of All Time by AOL Black Voices in 2009. Between 2013 and 2014, he appeared in four films: the romantic comedy I Really Hate My Ex, written and directed by Troy Beyer, the Southern drama Soul Ties, based on Tee Austin’s book, the indie rock/drama 37 and romantic drama, And Then There Was You, co-starring Garcelle Beauvais. 2018 Stars “40 and Single”.
Leon Robinson’s music career
In addition to acting, Leon has been the lead singer and writer for the popular band Leon and the Peoples. He led the band to many shows in different places such as New York’s Central Park in 2010 and AIDS Walk Concerts in 2013. In addition, they performed at Aspen Jazz Fest 2011, New Orleans Music Festival, Reggae on River and Bet’s popular 106 and Park were also part of their shows.
He was part of musical productions such as For The Love Of It Tour, Love Is A Beautiful Thing, among others.
Leon Robinson Net Worth
Robinson have an estimate net worth of US$ 1.5 million. This included his possessions, money and income. Income from him is mainly from his successful career as a singer and actor.
