LEON on The Five Heartbeats, Music, Longevity & His Cultural Legacy
Actor, musician, producer and performer LEON joins AW for a candid conversation about an extraordinary career spanning more than three decades and the man behind the work that has become part of the culture.
From unforgettable performances in The Five Heartbeats, Cool Runnings, Above the Rim, and Waiting to Exhale, to his acclaimed portrayals in The Temptations and Little Richard, LEON has built a body of work that continues to resonate across generations, earning Emmy and NAACP Award nominations along the way.
And his story is still being written.
LEON also stars as veteran defense attorney…
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