Leon Robinson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leon Robinson
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Mar 8, 1962(1962-03-08)
Age	62
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Pisces

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.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Leon Robinson height 6 ft 3 in Leon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

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.

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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.

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.

Top Facts about Leon Robinson

1. Leon Preston Robinson is an American actor.
2. He is best known for his roles in the films The Five Heartbeats, Cool Runnings, Above the Rim, and Little Richard.
3. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of David Ruffin in The Temptations, Little Richard in the 2000 film Little Richard, and JT in The Five Heartbeats.
4. Robinson was cast in Madonna ’s 1989 music video “Like a Prayer”.
5. He has headlined three national theater tours, performing at venues such as the Kodak Theatre and the Beacon Theatre.
6. Robinson is the lead singer of Berlin-based band Leon and The Peoples.
7. He received an International Reggae and World Music Award nomination for the band&# 8217;s debut album in 2007.
8. The band’s single “Love Is A Beautiful Thing” was featured on the BET/Centric TV show Culture List in 2013.
9. Robinson’s song ‘Beautiful’ charted on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart at No. 12 in 2018.
10. He has appeared in films such as All The Right Moves, The Flamingo Kid, Band of the Hand, Colors, Waiting to Exhale, Side Streets, and Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored.

What is Leon's real name?

Leon Robinson
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?

Net Worth: $1.5 Million
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Profession:| Actor, Singer, Film Producer
Nationality:| United States of America

Is Leon Kennedy married?

Leon S. Kennedy
Occupation:| D.S.O Agent (2009-2011) Member of Division Delta Codenamed:Anti- Virus
Relationship:| Married
Spouse(s):| Claire Redfield
Status:| Alive