Leon Preston Robinson IV (created March 8, 1962) generally credited as just Leon, is an American actor and vocalist, who started his professional career as an actor in 1982. Leon, who’s additionally an expert singer, is the lead vocalist & songwriter of his own group, Leon and the Individuals. He was a regular surprise guest on Beres Hammond’s 2008 and 2010 North American tours. He lately headlined NYC’s Central Park’s 2010 and 2013 AIDS Walk Concerts. Leon as well as The Folks’ new single, Love Is A Lovely Thing is featured on the newest BET/Centric TV show Culture List, which premiered on July 21, 2013.
performer: "What You Gonna Do", "Brothers and Sisters", "Life Is a Funny Game" / producer: "Life Is a Funny Game" / writer: "What You Gonna Do", "Brothers and Sisters", "Life Is a Funny Game"
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Detached
2009
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dreadtown
Documentary post-production
Himself
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2016
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
2014 Soul Train Awards
2014
TV Movie
Himself
Kiss and Tell: The History of Black Romance in Movie
2012
Documentary
The Mo'Nique Show
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself
BET Awards 2011
2011
TV Special
Himself
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
2010
TV Series
Himself
MKP Celebrity Talk
2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 100 Greatest Pop Videos
2005
TV Movie
Himself (as Leon Robinson)
The 100 Greatest Family Films
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special
2005
TV Special
Himself
The L-Bow Room
2004
TV Series
Himself - Host
X-Rated: The Pop Videos They Tried to Ban
2004
TV Movie documentary
Himself
4th Annual BET Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
Super Secret Movie Rules
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
3rd Annual BET Awards
2003
TV Special documentary
Himself
Hollywood Celebrates Denzel Washington: An American Cinematheque Tribute
2003
TV Special documentary
Himself
The 8th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Stevie Wonder
2002
TV Special
Himself
1st Annual BET Awards
2001
TV Special
Himself
Essence Awards
2001
TV Movie documentary
Himself
'Bats' Abound
1999
Video documentary short
Himself
Lauren Hutton and...
1996
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Nation's Favourite Number 1 Single
2012
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Retrosexual: The 80's
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1990
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2011
ISA
Indie Series Awards
Breakthrough Performance
Diary of a Single Mom (2009)
2001
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Network/Cable - Best Actor
Little Richard (2000)
2001
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Little Richard (2000)
1999
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series