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Leonard L. Thomas
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| Born |
Leonard Lee Thomas
August 31, 1961 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Education | Howard University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Iris Little-Thomas
(m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
Leonard Lee Thomas (born August 31, 1961) is an American actor. He has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He is probably most famous for playing the character Big Brother ADP General Patton in the movie School Daze, directed by Spike Lee.
Early Life
Leonard Lee Thomas was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He went to Howard University and graduated in 1983. He earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). This degree is for people who study art, like acting.
Acting Career
Leonard Thomas started his acting career with the movie School Daze. Since then, he has been in more than twenty films. He often plays smaller roles. Sometimes, he works alongside famous actor Samuel L. Jackson. People sometimes credit him as Jackson's assistant in these roles.
Famous Movies
Leonard Thomas has worked a lot with director Spike Lee. Some of his most well-known roles are in Spike Lee's movies. These include School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Malcolm X. He also appeared in other movies like Bad Lieutenant and Black Snake Moan.
Television Roles
Besides movies, Leonard Thomas has also acted in television shows. He appeared in popular series like Law & Order. He was also in This Is Us and Insecure.
Personal Life
In 1990, Leonard Thomas married actress Iris Little. She is known for her role as Judge Barbara Lansky in the TV show Law & Order. Leonard and Iris have two children together.
See Also
In Spanish: Leonard L. Thomas para niños
