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Leonard Harper (April 9, 1899, Birmingham, Alabama – February 4, 1943, Harlem, New York) was a producer, stager, and choreographer in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. Harper's works spanned the worlds of vaudeville, cabaret, burlesque and Broadway musical comedy.
- April 9, 1899
- Producer, stager, and choreographer
- February 13, 1943 (aged 43)
Leonard Harper (1899-1943) Additional Crew. Actor. Second Unit Director or Assistant Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Leonard Harper was a theatre Stager/director. He grew up from a childhood were he danced for pennies to take over "The Great White Way" Harlem style.
- Leonard Harper
- February 4, 1943
- April 9, 1899
Feb 18, 2014 · Leonard Harper was a well-known performer, choreographer and producer during the Harlem Renaissance. African-American dancer Leonard Harper is acknowledged as the father of cabaret. In the 20’s and 30’s, Harper and his dancing Harperettes were an international sensation.
Oct 11, 2015 · Harlem Street Pays Tribute To Influential Producer, Director, Choreographer Leonard Harper. October 10, 2015 / 11:44 PM EDT / CBS New York. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- An old street has a new name...
Leonard Harper was a theatre Stager/director. He grew up from a childhood were he danced for pennies to take over "The Great White Way" Harlem style. His grandson Grant Harper Reid has written his biography titled "Rhythm For Sale". - IMDb Mini Biography By: Grant Harper Reid.
Y ou might not know the name Leonard Harper but the unsung hero and ‘Father of Cabaret’ was one of the most influential Black producers, directors, and choreographers of the Harlem Renaissance.
Oct 12, 2015 · FOX 5 New York. One of the most influential African-American producers and directors of the Harlem Renaissance era was honored in a big way on Saturday. The southeast corner of 132nd Street and...
