Who is Robert Sean Leonard? Find Net Worth, Quote, Awards, Fact, Wiki

Robert Lawrence Leonard Wiki Biography

Robert Sean Leonard was born on the 28th February 1969, in Westwood, New Jersey USA, and is an actor, perhaps best known for his role as Dr. James Wilson in a TV series “House” (2004–2012), and also for playing in numerous Broadway plays, winning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for “The Invention of Love” in 2001. Leonard’s career started in 1986.

Have you ever wondered how rich Robert Sean Leonard is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Leonard’s net worth is as high as $15 million, an amount earned through his successful acting career. In addition to being a popular TV and theatre actor, Leonard has also appeared in several movies which have improved his wealth.

Robert Sean Leonard Net Worth $15 Million

Robert Sean Leonard is a son of Robert Leonard, a teacher at Collier High School, and Joyce Patricia, a nurse. He grew up in New Jersey and went to Ridgewood High School, and later studied at Fordham University, then at the Columbia University School of General Studies.

Leonard started his acting career in a TV movie called “My Two Loves” in 1986, and then appeared in Marshall Brickman’s “The Manhattan Project” (1986) starring John Lithgow. By the end of the ‘80s, Leonard had played in “Bluffing It” (1987), starred in “My Best Friend Is a Vampire” (1987), and in Peter Weir’s Oscar-winning “Dead Poets Society” (1989) with Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke – the latter movie grossed over $235 million at the box office worldwide, and certainly helped Leonard to increase his net worth.

In the early ‘90s Leonard had parts in James Ivory’s Oscar-nominated drama called “Mr. & Mrs. Bridge” (1990) starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, and continued with “Swing Kids” (1993) with Christian Bale and Frank Whaley, and Kenneth Branagh’s “Much Ado About Nothing” (1993) starring Branagh, Keanu Reeves, and Emma Thompson. Robert also appeared in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning “The Age of Innocence” (1993) with Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder.

In the mid-90’s, Leonard played in “Safe Passage” (1994) starring Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard, starred in “Killer: A Journal of Murder” (1995) with James Woods, “The Boys Next Door” (1996), and “I Love You, I Love You Not” (1996) starring Jeanne Moreau, Claire Danes, and Jude Law. He ended the decade with appearances in Christopher Reeve’s “In the Gloaming” (1997) with Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, and Whoopi Goldberg, “The Last Days of Disco” (1998), and “Ground Control” (1998) starring Kiefer Sutherland. His net worth was rising.

Robert started the 2000s with Richard Linklater’s drama “Tape” (2001) alongside Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, “Driven” (2001) starring Sylvester Stallone, “A Glimpse of Hell” (2001) with James Caan, “A Painted House” (2003), and “The I Inside” (2004) starring Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Polley, and Piper Perabo. However, his most notable role has been as Dr. James Wilson in 174 episodes of “House” from 2004 to 2012 – the success of the series significantly improved his wealth. He wasn’t involved in other projects during the filming of “House”, but since the series ended, Leonard has appeared in several shows, such as “The Blacklist” (2013), “Falling Skies” (2013-2014), and “The Good Wife” (2014). Most recently, Leonard played in three episodes of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2015-2016).

Regarding his personal life, Robert Sean Leonard married Gabriella Salick in 2008, and they have two daughters together. He is a good friend of Hugh Laurie and Ethan Hawke.



Full Name Robert Sean Leonard
Net Worth $15 Million
Date Of Birth February 28, 1969
Place Of Birth Westwood, New Jersey, USA
Height 6′ (1.83 m)
Profession Actor
Education Fordham University, Ridgewood High School, Columbia University School of General Studies
Nationality American
Spouse Gabriella Salick
Children Eleanor Leonard, Claudia Leonard
Parents Joyce P.,Robert Howard Leonard
Siblings Kimberly Leonard, Sean Leonard
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Sean-Leonard-9784576097/
Twitter https://twitter.com/robertseanl?lang=en
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rsl_fandom/?hl=en
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000494/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/robert-sean-leonard-mn0000237761
Awards Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (2001)
Nominations People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Doctor, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Movies “The Boys Next Door” (1996), “I Love You, I Love You Not” (1996), “In the Gloaming” (1997), “The Last Days of Disco” (1998), “Ground Control” (1998)
TV Shows “House” (2004–2012), “The Blacklist” (2013), “Falling Skies” (2013-2014), “The Good Wife” (2014), “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2015-2016)
Trademark
1 Frequently played youths trying to break away from older ideals
Quote
1 When I was 16 I was cast by [Stephen] Sondheim for a six-week workshop of Into the Woods. One day Sondheim came in with [the just-written song] ‘Giants in the Sky.’ He pointed to me and said, ‘This is for Bobby.’ I pretty much could have died.
2 I didn’t want to be the lead guy. That’s too much work. But I thought that it might be fun to be the lead guy’s friend. I’d have days off and still get a paycheck every week. Hugh Laurie, who plays House, is remarkable. I lean in the door and say, ‘Hey, what do you think about egg salad [for lunch]?’ Then I have two days in a row off. It’s a great gig. [on his experience acting on House M.D. (2004)]
Fact
1 He was considered for the role of Norman Bates in Psycho (1998) before Vince Vaughn was cast.
2 His firstborn daughter has the same first name as Mr & Mrs Bridge Co Stars Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward’s born nearly 50 years earlier though spelled differently the elder Eleanor’s name is spelled Elinor first name for her maternal grandmother Elinor Trimmier Woodward Carter and middle name after her paternal grandmother Theresa Festko Newman.
3 Daughter, Claudia, born June 2012.
4 He made two films with Kenneth Branagh in 1993: Swing Kids (1993) and Much Ado About Nothing (1993). Branagh also directed the latter.
5 In Dead Poets’ Society, his character’s father (Kurtwood Smith) wanted him to be a doctor. He then later played a doctor in House, apparently fulfilling his “father’s” wishes.
6 Co-starring as “Dr. James Wilson” in the popular medical drama House M.D. (2004). [December 2004]
7 In “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” on Broadway portraying the role of Edmund. [April 2003]
8 In “The Violet Hour” on Broadway portraying the role of John Pace Seavering. [November 2003]
9 Daughter, Eleanor, born January 2009.
10 Is married to Gabriella Salick, a professional horse racer who is executive director of the West Coast Active Riders. Salick had their first child in 2009 and their second child in mid-2012.
11 Says that, when House M.D. (2004) ends, he hopes to move back to New York to start doing more plays and hopefully start a family.
12 Was the first actor to be cast in House M.D. (2004).
13 Is very good friends with House M.D. (2004) co-star Hugh Laurie.
14 He co-founded a theater company called Malaparte with Ethan Hawke, Frank Whaley, and Steve Zahn.
15 Received the 2001 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role – Play) for his portrayal as A.E. Housman in Tom Stoppard’s “The Invention of Love.” Nominated in the same category two other times: in 1993, for a revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “Candida,” and in 2003 for a revival of “Long Day’s Journey into Night” by Eugene O’Neill.
16 Grew up on the same block as actor Casper Van Dien. They raced each other in go-carts.
17 To this day, he is still close with Dead Poets Society (1989) co-star Ethan Hawke.
18 Took his brother’s first name (Sean) as his middle name.
19 Attended the Columbia University school of General Studies and Continuing Education.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Blue Bloods 2017 TV Series William Holt
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2015-2016 TV Series A.D.A. Kenneth O’Dwyer
Battle Creek 2015 TV Series Brock
The Good Wife 2014 TV Series Del Paul
Falling Skies 2013-2014 TV Series Roger Kadar
The Blacklist 2013 TV Series Frederick Barnes
House M.D. 2004-2012 TV Series Dr. James Wilson
American Experience 2010 TV Series documentary Herman Melville
The I Inside 2004 Peter Cable
A Painted House 2003 TV Movie Jesse Chandler
Corsairs 2002 TV Movie
Chelsea Walls 2001 Terry Olsen
A Glimpse of Hell 2001 TV Movie Lt. (j.g.) Dan Meyer
Driven 2001 Demille Bly
Tape 2001 Jon
The Outer Limits 2000 TV Series Robby Archer
Wasteland 1999 TV Series Jesse’s ex
Ground Control 1998 Cruise
The Last Days of Disco 1998 Tom
Standoff 1998 Jamie Doolin
In the Gloaming 1997 TV Movie Danny
I Love You, I Love You Not 1996 Angel of Death
The Boys Next Door 1996 TV Movie Barry Klemper
Killer: A Journal of Murder 1995 Henry Lesser
Safe Passage 1994 Alfred
Normandy: The Great Crusade 1994 TV Movie Robert Sales (voice)
A Dog Race in Alaska 1993 Short
The Age of Innocence 1993 Ted Archer
Much Ado About Nothing 1993 Claudio
Swing Kids 1993 Peter Müller
Married to It 1991 Chuck Bishop
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge 1990 Douglas Bridge (grown-up)
Dead Poets Society 1989 Neil Perry
My Best Friend Is a Vampire 1987 Jeremy Capello
Bluffing It 1987 TV Movie Rusty Duggan
The Manhattan Project 1986 Max (as Robert Leonard)
My Two Loves 1986 TV Movie Larry Taylor

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
House M.D. 2010 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Chelsea Walls 2001 performer: “Promising” 2001, “The Lonely 1” 2001, “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” 1880

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
The Hottest State 2006 thanks
Easy Six 2003 thanks

Self

Title Year Status Character
American Experience 1999-2012 TV Series documentary Himself / Edmund Tyrone
House M.D.: The Doctor Directs 2012 Documentary Himself
House: Swan Song 2012 TV Movie documentary Himself
Nantucket 2011 Documentary Narrator
Big Morning Buzz Live 2011 TV Series Himself
The 56th Annual Obie Awards 2011 TV Special Himself – Presenter
The 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards 2009 TV Special Himself
House, M.D., Season Four: New Beginnings 2008 Video documentary short Wilson – Dr James
The 61st Annual Tony Awards 2007 TV Special Himself – Presenter
House Unplugged 2006 TV Movie Himself
The 65th Annual Peabody Awards 2006 TV Special Himself
Dead Poets: A Look Back 2006 Video documentary short Himself
RSC Meets USA: Working Shakespeare 2005 Video documentary Himself
The 57th Annual Tony Awards 2003 TV Special Himself – Nominee
Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi 2003 TV Movie documentary St. Francis of Assisi
Intimate Portrait 2002 TV Series documentary Himself
Charlie Rose 2001 TV Series Himself – Guest
Working in the Theatre 1995-2001 TV Series documentary Himself
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 2001 TV Series Himself
The 55th Annual Tony Awards 2001 TV Special Himself – Winner
New York: A Documentary Film 1999 TV Series documentary
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1993 TV Series Himself
The 47th Annual Tony Awards 1993 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Best Featured Actor in a Play
Going Live! 1991 TV Series Himself

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2011 People’s Choice Award People’s Choice Awards, USA Favorite TV Doctor For playing “James Wilson.”
2009 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series House M.D. (2004)
1997 OFTA Television Award Online Film & Television Association Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries In the Gloaming (1997)
1994 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture Swing Kids (1993)
1990 CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Most Promising Actor Dead Poets Society (1989)

You May Also Like