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Leon Preston Robinson IV was born on the 8th March 1962, in Manhattan, New York City, USA, and is an actor probably best known to the world for starring in the movies “The Five Heartbeats” (1991), “Cool Runnings” (1993), and “Above The Rim” (1994). He is a singer as well, recognised as the lead vocalist of the band Leon And The Peoples. His professional career has been active since 1981.

Have you ever wondered how rich is Leon Robinson as of early 2016? According to sources, it is estimated that the overall size of Leon’s net worth is over $1.5 million. The main source of his wealth is his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, who has appeared in a number of movies and TV shows. Robinson has also written a number of songs for his band, which has added a lot to his overall fortune.

Leon Robinson Net Worth $1.5 Million

Leon Robinson was brought up in New York City, where he attended elementary and high school. In high school he was very active in sports, especially basketball, so he obtained a scholarship at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. During his studies there, he was asked to act in one student movie, and so his acting career began. Later he became a student at Uta Hagan’s HB Studios in New York, but Robinson’s professional acting career began as early as 1982, when he was cast in an episode of the TV series “Afternoon Playhouse”, and was later cast in the film “All The Right Moves”, alongside Tom Cruise and Lea Thompson. Through the 1980s, Robinson appeared in various small roles in productions such as “The Flamingo Kid” (1984), “Band Of The Hand” (1986), and “Colors” (1988). In 1990, he was chosen to feature in Madonna’s video for the song “Like A Prayer”, and ever since that point, his career has gone only upwards, and so has his net worth. Robinson began to feature in high profile films and TV series, starting with his appearance in “Cliffhanger” (1993), with Sylvester Stallone, and Michael Rooker, and the same year he was cast in the film “Cool Runnings”, in the lead role, playing Derice Bannock.

A year later, Leon Robinson was cast as Shep in the film “Above The Rim” (1994), with Tupac Shakur and Duane Martin. The next role that increased his net worth was the role of Russell in the film “Waiting To Exhale” (1995), with Loretta Devine and Whitney Houston. Robinson didn’t have any major appearances until 2001, when he was cast as Lawrence Hill in the popular TV series “Resurrection Blvd” (2001). In 2005, he was featured in Jim Sheridan’s film “Get Rich Or Die Trying”, which also had 50 Cent and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as its stars. In 2009, he earned the role of Mike in the TV series “Diary Of A Single Mom” which lasted for two seasons, until 2011.

In recent years, Leon has been more focused on films, and has appeared in productions such as “And Then There Was You” (2013), “Against The Jab” (2015), “Where Children Play” (2015), and “I Really Hate My Ex” (2015). All these movies added to his overall net worth. His latest ventures in the entertainment industry include appearances in films such as “Hosanna” (2016), and “Soul Ties” (2016).

Side by side with his acting career, Leon Robinson is the lead vocalist of his own band called Leon And The Peoples, whose debut album is “The Road Less Traveled”, and was nominated for an International Reggae and World Music Award in 2007, with Robinson winning the Best International Artist at the Joe Higgs Reggae Awards. With the band one of his most popular singles is “Love Is A Beautiful Thing” from 2013. These nominations and awards have had a big influence on his net worth.

Speaking about his personal life, it is known in the media that Leon Robinson was in a relationship with the star of “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta”, Cynthia Bailey, with whom he has a daughter, with whom he spends his free time. As with many other celebrities, Leon is active on Twitter; he also has his own website, where we can find everything about his professional careers.



Full Name Leon Robinson
Net Worth $1.5 Million
Date Of Birth March 8, 1962
Place Of Birth New York City, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Profession Actor, Singer, Film Producer
Education Orange Coast College, Mount Saint Michael Academy, Loyola Marymount University
Nationality United States of America
Children Noelle Robinson
Parents Leon Preston Robinson III
Partner Cynthia Bailey
Nicknames Leon Preston Robinson IV , Leon
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Leon-Robinson-aka-Leon-34173665885
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/justleon
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0502442
Awards Winner of Best International Artist at the Joe Higgs Reggae Awards, International Reggae and World Music Award (2007)
Albums “The Road Less Traveled”
Music Groups “Leon And The Peoples”
Movies “Above The Rim” (1994), “Cliffhanger” (1993), “Waiting To Exhale” (1995), “Cool Runnings”, “Get Rich Or Die Trying” (2005), “Hosanna” (2016), “Soul Ties” (2016),
TV Shows “Resurrection Blvd” (2001), “Diary Of A Single Mom” (2009-2011), “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta”
Fact
1 Has one daughter, Noelle, with Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Cynthia Bailey.
2 Has portrayed three legendary singers – David Ruffin of The Temptations, Little Richard and Jackie Wilson.
3 Was a scholarship basketball player at Loyola Marymount University in 1978-1979.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Soul Ties 2018 completed Dale Sr
Busted 2017 completed James
Hosanna announced Williams
Recovery Road 2016 TV Series Alan
Where Children Play 2015 David McCain
Life Twirls On 2015 TV Series Henry Bryant
Against the Jab 2015 DJ Mike
I Really Hate My Ex 2015 Sean
37 2014/II Dr. Koehm
And Then There Was You 2013 Joshua Gilbert
Je’Caryous Johnson’s Marriage Material 2013 Michael
From This Day Forward 2012 TV Movie Deon
Reed Between the Lines 2011 TV Series Don
E! Buzz with Carla B 2011 Short Guest (as Leon Robinson)
Are We There Yet? 2011 TV Series Dr. Harvey Cleveland
Diary of a Single Mom 2009-2011 TV Series Mike
3 Ways to Get a Husband 2010 Video Devon
Capers 2008 Ronald
Cover 2007 Ryan Chambers
The Heart Specialist 2006
The Tested 2006 Short Curtis (as Leon Robinson)
Get Rich or Die Tryin’ 2005 Slim
Friends and Lovers 2005 Video Tyrel
Hack 2003 TV Series Ulysses Sims
Crossing Jordan 2003 TV Series Detective Vicellous Owens
Oz 1997-2003 TV Series Jefferson Keane / Tizi Ouzou
Four Faces of God 2002 Short Jah
Ali 2001 Brother ‘Joe’ (uncredited)
Buffalo Soldiers 2001 Stoney (as Leon Robinson)
Resurrection Blvd. 2001 TV Series Lawrence Hill
Little Richard 2000 TV Movie Little Richard
Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Alan Freed Story 1999 TV Movie Jackie Wilson
Bats 1999 Jimmy Sands
Mean Streak 1999 TV Movie Altman Rogers
Friends & Lovers 1999 Manny
Side Streets 1998 Errol Boyce
C-16: FBI 1997-1998 TV Series Robert Robinson
The Temptations 1998 TV Series David Ruffin
The Price of Kissing 1997 Larry
B*A*P*S 1997 Leon
Spirit Lost 1997 John
Runaway Car 1997 TV Movie Officer Isaiah ‘Beau’ Beaufort
Pure Danger 1996 Video Felix
Bullet Hearts 1996 TV Movie
Waiting to Exhale 1995 Russell
C.P.W. 1995 TV Series Gabe Sands
Once Upon a Time… When We Were Colored 1995 Uncle Melvin
Above the Rim 1994 Shep
Bad Attitude 1993 TV Movie Eddie Johnson
Cool Runnings 1993 Derice Bannock
Cliffhanger 1993 Kynette
The Five Heartbeats 1991 J.T.
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection 1990 Video Innocent Man / Saint (segment “Like a Prayer”)
L.A. Law 1990 TV Series Ronald ‘Pinto’ Sewell
A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story 1989 TV Movie Michael Thomas
Hunter 1989 TV Series Iceman / Earl Taylor
Midnight Caller 1989 TV Series Nathan ‘Skate’ Fillmore
Flying Blind 1989 TV Movie Larry Brown
Madonna: Like a Prayer 1989 Video short Innocent Man / Saint (uncredited)
The Women of Brewster Place 1989 TV Series Abshu
Colors 1988 Killer-Bee (as Leon Robinson)
The Lawless Land 1988 Road Kill
The Father Clements Story 1987 TV Movie Ice
Houston Knights 1987 TV Series Scarecrow
Band of the Hand 1986 Moss (as Leon Robinson)
Streetwalkin’ 1985 Jason (as Leon Robinson)
The Flamingo Kid 1984 Fortune Smith (as Leon Robinson)
Sole Survivor 1983 Gang Leader (as Leon Robinson)
All the Right Moves 1983 Shadow (as Leon Robinson)
CBS Afternoon Playhouse 1982 TV Series Bobby Joe Tucker
Making the Grade 1982 TV Series

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Where Children Play 2015 executive producer
Forbidden 2012 Short associate producer – as Leon Robinson
The L-Bow Room 2004 TV Series producer
The Price of Kissing 1997 producer
Bad Attitude 1993 TV Movie associate producer

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Cover 2007 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 The Temptations (1998)

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