Leon Robinson Biography
Leon Robinson is an American actor and singer who was born and brought up in New York City, New York, United States of America as Leon Preston Robinson IV. He 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, and as Shep in the 1994 basketball drama film, Above the Rim.
Leon Preston Robinson IV is an American entertainer (Actor and Producer). He was born in New York City, New York. He worked as david ruffin at NBC.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Leon Preston Robinson IV
- Profession: Entertainer
- Age: 64 years old
- Date of Birth: March 8, 1962
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Children: Noelle Robinson
- Marital Status: Single
- Net Worth: 1500000
Age
Leon Preston Robinson IV is 64 years old (Estimated). He was born in 1962 (exact date of birth not publicly disclosed).
Height
Leon Preston Robinson IV stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in.
Weight
Weight information has not been publicly disclosed.
Education
He studied at Loyola Marymount University.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: Loyola Marymount University
- Qualification: Attended
Career & Work
He has worked as David Ruffin at NBC. He has also been associated with Disney.
- David Ruffin at NBC
- Period: 1998
- Location: USA
- Details: Starring role in the hit miniseries 'The Temptations', earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of the Motown singer.
- Derice Bannock at Disney
- Period: 1993
- Location: USA
- Details: Lead role as the captain of the Jamaican bobsled team in the comedy classic 'Cool Runnings'.
- Jefferson Keane at HBO
- Period: 1997
- Location: USA
- Details: Recurring role as the leader of the Homeboys in the first season of the prison drama 'Oz'.
- Lawrence Hill at Showtime
- Period: 2001
- Location: USA
- Details: Regular cast member in the drama series 'Resurrection Blvd.'.
- Lead Vocalist / Songwriter at Leon and The Peoples
- Period: 2000s–Present
- Location: USA
- Details: Lead singer of his own reggae-soul band, touring extensively and releasing albums like 'The Road Less Traveled'.
Rise to Fame
- Gained initial notoriety as the Saint Martin de Porres figure in Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' video. (1989)
- Achieved leading man status starring as J.T. Matthews in Robert Townsend’s 'The Five Heartbeats'. (1991)
- Solidified household name status starring in the global box office hit 'Cool Runnings'. (1993)
Notable Works
- Notable works information has not been widely documented.
Awards & Achievements
- Best International Artist — Joe Higgs Reggae AwardsMusic with Leon and The Peoples
- Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie (Nominee) — 2001 — NAACP Image AwardsLittle Richard
- Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie (Nominee) — 1999 — NAACP Image AwardsThe Temptations
Salary
Leon Preston Robinson IV receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Entertainer in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Net Worth
Leon Preston Robinson IV’s net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being Employment.
Family & Relationships
Leon Preston Robinson IV is single. He has 1 child, including Noelle Robinson.
- Children:
- Noelle Robinson
Lesser Known Facts
- Is an honorary member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, inducted for his contributions to the arts.
- A passionate sports fan, he frequently participates in celebrity basketball and golf tournaments for charity.
- Known for his 'signature' intense screen presence and often portraying legendary musical figures with extreme authenticity.
- Co-produced and starred in the romantic drama 'The Price of Kissing' alongside Pauley Perrette.
Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leon Preston Robinson IV
- Popular As: Leon
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 8, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: March 8
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Career & Work
- Current Employer: Not publicly disclosed
- Current Title: Not publicly disclosed
- Current Program: Not publicly disclosed
- Specialization: Actor / Producer
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Noelle Robinson
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rIAn3p6rI/
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeonTheActor