Biography

2025 is looking like another memorable year for Leon! Leon has just completed filming the starring roles in the action/drama "A Bloody Night" and the courtroom thriller "WildCards". Leon is the star of the upcoming Christmas comedy "Jingle Hellz" shot completely on location in London, England. He is the star of "The Rhythm and the Blues" the true life story of the blues musician Eddie Taylor, making it's film festival run and premiered at New York African Film Festival at Lincoln Center In 2022, Leon starred in the action drama "A Day to Die" opposite actors Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo, which was released worldwide with premieres in New York, Los Angeles, Dubai and Egypt and a Top 10 streamer on Netflix. The actor can currently be seen in the Amazon Studios Emmy nominated series "Swarm," the NAACP nominated movie "First Lady Of BMF," the Showtime drama "City On A Hill"as well as the Paramount+ series, The CHI season six. In 2021, Leon starred in Hallmark's #No. 1 movie of the year, "Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas," which received rave reviews! In 2019. Leon starred in the movie "Her Only Choice,", an International Press Academy nominee for Best Movie Made for TV, currently streaming on Netflix. Leon also co-starred and executive produced the award-winning, international TV series "40 & Single.". Leon is one of the stars of the provocative series "A Luv Tale" which premiered in 2021. He also had as re-occurring role on CBS' "Blue Bloods." LEON Leon has played a wide variety of memorable roles, from his debut in Madonna's most famous video "Like a Prayer," to the lead role of Disney's blockbuster hit "Cool Runnings.". He was the hero in New Line's urban sports drama "Above the Rim," appeared in Tri-Star's action hit "Cliffhanger," and the most love-hate role of Russell in the 20th Century Fox hit "Waiting to Exhale," . He starred in the NAACP Best Picture Award-winning "Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored," and HBO's first original series "Oz.". He continued to shine in musical roles such as Robert Townsend's "The Five Heartbeats" (voted the #No. 1 African American film by AOL), the Emmy winning mini-series "The Temptations," as lead singer, David Ruffin and the NBC authorized biography of "Little Richard," both earning him NAACP Best Actor nominations. AOL named Leon as one of the sexiest black actors of all times. Other credits include BAFTA winner Leila Djansi's films, "And Then There Was You,", "Where Children Play," and "Cover" directed by Bill Duke. Leon's band, "Leon & The Peoples," released the band's second album, "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" on the Spectra Music label with two top 20 Billboard singles and rave reviews. The group's music can be heard on all music streaming platforms and is currently on a City Winery tour with stops in NYC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Chicago, San Diego and more. Leon works behind the scenes as well, directing and producing music videos as well as films with his New York York-based production company Motion Mob Films.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bri Coleman

Very muscular physique

Frequently works with fellow actors Doug E. Doug, Robert Townsend, Harry Lennix, Harrison Ford and John Candy

Towering height

Was a scholarship basketball player at Loyola Marymount University in 1978-79.

Has portrayed three legendary singers - David Ruffin of The Temptations, Little Richard and Jackie Wilson.

Has one daughter, Noelle Robinson, with The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008)'s Cynthia Bailey.