Leland Gantt facts for kids
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Leland Gantt
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McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Education | Point Park College (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
Leland Gantt is an American actor and writer. He is known for his roles in many TV shows and movies. Leland Gantt is also a talented theater actor. He has performed in a special one-man show called Rhapsody in Black.
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Early Life and Education
Leland Gantt was born and grew up in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. After finishing high school, he went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Later, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Point Park College. He found his passion for acting thanks to a theater teacher. In 1983, he moved to New York City to start his acting career.
Leland Gantt's Acting Career
After moving to New York, Leland Gantt began performing on Broadway. Broadway is famous for its amazing live plays. He appeared in many plays, including Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Fences. He also acted in Richard III and Gem of the Ocean.
In 1991, Leland Gantt was nominated for a special award. It was the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. This was for his performance in the play Let Me Live.
TV Shows and Movies
Leland Gantt has also appeared in popular TV shows. These include Law & Order and JAG. In 1987, he played Martin Luther King Jr. in a TV miniseries called Hoover vs. The Kennedys. He also starred in the 1995 film The Affair.
Film and Television Roles
Leland Gantt has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1985 | Rockin' Road Trip | Curtis Smith | |
| 1990 | Presumed Innocent | Leon Wells | |
| 1991 | The Super | Male Tenant | |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Wilbur Kinley | |
| 1998 | Pants on Fire | Allen | |
| 1998 | Out of the Past | Bayard Rustin | Documentary; voice |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Ward Attendant Penn | |
| 2008 | Miracle at St. Anna | Livingston | |
| 2020 | Another Year Together | Keith |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | Hoover vs. The Kennedys | Martin Luther King Jr. | 2 episodes |
| 1993, 2001 | Law & Order | FBI Agent Jeff Washington / Jonas 'Skate' Stark | |
| 1995 | New York Undercover | Jerome Willard | Episode: "All in the Family" |
| 1995 | The Affair | Barrett | Television film |
| 1995 | JAG | Briefing Officer | Episode: "Scimitar" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Stew Matos | Episode: "Fallacy" |
| 2018 | Titans | Thurman | Episode: "Atlas Shrugged" |
| 2019 | The Good Fight | Partner Thomas | Episode: "The One with the Celebrity Divorce" |
