Leonard L. Thomas

Leonard Lee Thomas (born August 31, 1961) is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Big Brother General Patton in Spike Lee's film School Daze.

Leonard L. Thomas
Born
Leonard Lee Thomas

(1961-08-31) August 31, 1961
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)
Iris Little-Thomas
(
m. after 1990)
Children1

Early life

Thomas was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He attended Howard University from where he graduated.[1]

Career

Since the beginning of his acting career beginning with School Daze, Thomas has appeared in over twenty movies, often in a minor role alongside Samuel L. Jackson, and is frequently credited as his assistant. In particular, his most notable film roles are in Spike Lee movies including School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Malcolm X. He also starred other movies such as Bad Lieutenant and Black Snake Moan[2] and TV shows like Gemini Division and Law & Order.

Personal life

In 1990, Thomas married actress Iris Little, who is best known for her role as Judge Barbara Lansky in the drama show Law & Order. Together they have two children.

References
  1. "Leonard L. Thomas". IMDb.
  2. Valentin, Mel (March 1, 2007). "Black Snake Moan". SF Station. Retrieved July 11, 2019.


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