Lee Thompson Young

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lee Thompson Young
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1984(1984-02-01)
Age	40
Date Of Death	2013-08-19
Birthplace	Columbia
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Aquarius

Lee Thompson Young Biography

Lee Thompson Young is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on February 1, 1984 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. The actor played the lead role in The Famous Jett Jackson series on the Disney Channel.

He was once offered the chance to play the character of He once had the opportunity to depict the role of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a play. in a stage production.

Young moved to New York City in June 1996, but it was not until the next year that he auditioned for the part of Jett Jackson in The Famous Jett Jackson. He filmed the pilot and found out in June 1998 that the Disney Channel had picked up the show; it would go on to become a Disney Channel Original Movie in June

2001. Young also starred in Johnny Tsunami (1999), another Disney Channel Original Movie, as Sam Sterling. Although the movie was successful, he did not reprise the role in the sequel, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007).

Young appeared in the feature film Akeelah and the Bee (2006), playing Akeelah’s brother Devon. He played National Guard rookie, Delmar, in The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007). In 2009, Young played a cocky surgical intern in the hit comedy show Scrubs. It is revealed that his character had been overweight during childhood. The character becomes involved in a romance with one of the medical interns.

He was the son of Tommy as well as Velma. He tragically took his own life at the age of 29.

Lee Thompson Young Net Worth

Lee Thompson Young is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Thompson Young 's net worth $250 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He performed in a variety of local theaters, after he made his debut in a stage performance at the age 10.

He was the Boston Detective on the TNT series Rizzoli & Isles.

Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984 – August 19, 2013) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his adolescent role as the title character on the Disney Channel television series The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001) and as Chris Comer in the movie Friday Night Lights (2004). His last starring role was as Boston police detective Barry Frost on the TNT police drama series Rizzoli & Isles (2010–14).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Lee Thompson Young Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Lee Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lee Thompson Young celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Lee Thompson Young

1. Lee Thompson Young was born on February 1, 1984.
2. He began his acting career at age 12.
3. Young starred in Disney Channel’s “The Famous Jett Jackson.”
4. He graduated from the University of Southern California.
5. Young appeared in films such as “Friday Night Lights” and “Akeelah and the Bee.”
6. He played Detective Barry Frost on TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles.”
7. Young tragically died by suicide on August 19, 2013.
8. He was only 29 years old at the time of his death.
9. The Lee Thompson Young Foundation raises awareness about mental health issues.
10. His legacy continues to inspire fans and fellow actors alike.

What did Lee Thompson Young died from?

On August 19, 2013, Young failed to show up to film an episode of Rizzoli & Isles. Police were called to do a wellbeing check on him at his Los Angeles apartment, where he was found dead. His manager stated that the actor died by suicide. Police confirmed the cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

What happened to Lee Thompson Young actor?

By the age of 29, he was a regular on another popular television show, playing Detective Barry Frost on TNT’s ‘Rizzoli and Isles. ‘ In August 2013, something changed. “After we knew that Lee was found dead in his apartment from a self-inflicted gunshot wound , we, of course, were stunned,” said Love.

How old was Lee Thompson Young?

29 years (1984–2013)

Why did Frost leave Rizzoli and Isles?

The Barry Frost character had to be written off of “Rizzoli & Isles” due to tragic circumstances in real life , which is why Barry’s funeral in Season 5, Episode 2 is so emotional. The Boston Police Detective is killed during the Season 5 premiere, dying in a car accident as he’s coming back from a vacation.

Who replaced Frost on Rizzoli and Isles?

Idara Victor
Born| New York, New York, United States
Alma mater| Wharton School of Business Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
Occupation| Actress
Years active| 2004–present