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He is best known for his roles as 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.
Jun 11, 2024 · Jun 11, 2024. Leon Robinson, the award-winning actor who simply goes by Leon, receives photos every year of fans dressed as one of his characters for Halloween. Leon, who has made appearances in ...
Leon Robinson. Position: Guard 6-3 (190cm) School: Loyola Marymount (Men) More player info
Leon carried that film as the affable Derice Bannock, the real-life thwarted Jamaican sprinter who became captain of the Caribbean island’s first bobsled team in 1988; the late John Candy...
Jan 16, 2024 · The greatest Leon Robinson performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies and shows, but in most cases they go hand in hand. This list has a variety of films, like Cliffhanger and Cover, in it.
Leon is one of the stars of the provocative series "A Luv Tale" which premiered in 2021. He also has as re-occurring role on CBS' "Blue Bloods." 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.".
Born in Manhattan, raised in Bronx & Mt. Vernon, New York, sports dominated Leon’s formative years. He earned a scholarship basketball to Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, CA. One day on campus, unbeknownst to him, Leon was asked to star in a student film.
