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Band of the Hand (1986) -- From the creators of Miami Vice comes this action-packed film about five punks who are whipped into shape by a Vietnam vet through a new get-tough juvenile delinquency program. They take the program a step further by forming a vigilante squad to take down the city's top dope dealers.
"Diary of a Single Mom" (2009): Season 1: Episode 3 -- Jarrett’s quickly lost his girlfriend, his home and his job. There’s nowhere left to go but up, right? Well, he hasn’t seen his new apartment yet…
Capers (2008) -- Three sets of criminals, each with their own style, unknowingly attempt to break the same safe on the same night in this trailer.
Cliffhanger (1993) -- A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains.
"Diary of a Single Mom" (2009): Season 1: Episode 2 -- After finding himself newly single and homeless, Jarrett goes to his friends for some help and introspection… including his 12 Year Old Self!
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Date of Birth:
8 March 1962, New York City, New York, USA more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Has portrayed three legendary singers - David Ruffin of The Temptations... more
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Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Bad Accents In Film
 (From FilmShaft.com. 22 September 2009, 10:42 AM, PDT)
Gays of our Lives (June 23, 2009)
 (From AfterElton.com. 22 June 2009, 7:08 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Leon Robinson

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. "Diary of a Single Mom" .... Mike (16 episodes, 2009-2010)
        - Emasculated (2010) TV episode .... Mike
        - Promise Keeper (2010) TV episode .... Mike
        - Snap-Back (2009) TV episode .... Mike
        - Hiding Out (2009) TV episode .... Mike
        - The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth (2009) TV episode .... Mike
          (11 more)

  2. Capers (2008) .... Ronald
    ... aka The Brooklyn Heist (USA: video title)
  3. Cover (2007) .... Ryan Chambers
  4. Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) .... Slim
  5. Friends and Lovers (2005) (V) .... Tyrel
  6. "The L-Bow Room" (2004) TV series .... Host (unknown episodes)
  7. "Hack" .... Ulysses Sims (1 episode, 2003)
        - To Have and Have Not (2003) TV episode .... Ulysses Sims
  8. "Crossing Jordan" .... Detective Vicellous Owens (1 episode, 2003)
        - Sunset Division (2003) TV episode .... Detective Vicellous Owens
  9. "Oz" .... Jefferson Keane / ... (6 episodes, 1997-2003)
        - Dead Man Talking (2003) TV episode .... Jefferson Keane
        - A Game of Checkers (1997) TV episode .... Jefferson Keane
        - Capital P (1997) TV episode .... Jefferson Keane / Tizi Ouzou
        - God's Chillin' (1997) TV episode .... Jefferson Keane / Tizi Ouzou
        - Visits, Conjugal and Otherwise (1997) TV episode .... Jefferson Keane
          (1 more)
  10. Four Faces of God (2002) .... Jah
  11. Ali (2001) (uncredited) .... Brother 'Joe'
  12. Buffalo Soldiers (2001) (as Leon Robinson) .... Stoney
    ... aka Army Go Home! (Germany)
    ... aka Buffalo Soldiers - Army Go Home! (Germany: DVD title)
  13. "Resurrection Blvd." .... Lawrence Hill (8 episodes, 2001)
        - Mano a Mano (2001) TV episode (as Leon Robinson) .... Lawrence Hill
        - Con Cuidado (2001) TV episode (as Leon Robinson) .... Lawrence Hill
        - Sangre de la Mano (2001) TV episode .... Lawrence Hill
        - Los Guardias (2001) TV episode .... Lawrence Hill
        - Arriba Y Abajo (2001) TV episode .... Lawrence Hill
          (3 more)
  14. Little Richard (2000) (TV) .... Little Richard

  15. Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999) (TV) .... Jackie Wilson
    ... aka Mr. Rock and Roll (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka The Big Beat Heat
  16. Bats (1999) .... Jimmy Sands
  17. Mean Streak (1999) (TV) .... Altman Rogers
  18. Friends & Lovers (1999) .... Manny
    ... aka Friends and Lovers (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Love and Testosterone (International: English title: informal title)
  19. The Temptations (1998) (TV) .... David Ruffin
  20. Side Streets (1998) .... Errol Boyce
  21. "C-16: FBI" .... Robert Robinson (2 episodes, 1998)
        - My Brother's Keeper (1998) TV episode .... Robert Robinson
        - The Art of War (1998) TV episode .... Robert Robinson
  22. The Price of Kissing (1997) .... Larry
  23. Spirit Lost (1997) .... John
  24. Runaway Car (1997) (TV) .... Officer Isaiah 'Beau' Beaufort
    ... aka Out of Control
  25. Pure Danger (1996) .... Felix
  26. "Central Park West" .... Gabe Sands (4 episodes, 1996)
    ... aka C.P.W. (USA: new title)
        - Guess Who's Come to Annoy You? (1996) TV episode .... Gabe Sands
        - Hour of the Devil (1996) TV episode .... Gabe Sands
        - She Danced Only One Summer (????) TV episode .... Gabe Sands
        - Showgirls (????) TV episode .... Gabe Sands
  27. Bullet Hearts (1996) (TV)
  28. Waiting to Exhale (1995) .... Russell
  29. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995) .... Uncle Melvin
  30. Above the Rim (1994) .... Shep
  31. Bad Attitude (1993) (TV) .... Eddie Johnson
  32. Cool Runnings (1993) (as Leon Robinson) .... Derice Bannock
  33. Cliffhanger (1993) .... Kynette
    ... aka Cliffhanger - l'ultima sfida (Italy)
    ... aka Cliffhanger, traque au sommet (France)
  34. The Five Heartbeats (1991) .... J.T.
  35. Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990) (V) .... Innocent Man/Saint (segment "Like a Prayer")
  36. Flying Blind (1990) (TV) .... Larry Brown
  37. "L.A. Law" .... Ronald 'Pinto' Sewell (1 episode, 1990)
        - Blood, Sweat and Fears (1990) TV episode .... Ronald 'Pinto' Sewell

  38. A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989) (TV)
  39. "Hunter" .... Earl Taylor / ... (1 episode, 1989)
        - Investment in Death (1989) TV episode .... Iceman/Earl Taylor
  40. "Midnight Caller" .... Nathan 'Skate' Fillmore (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Fall (1989) TV episode .... Nathan 'Skate' Fillmore
  41. The Women of Brewster Place (1989) (TV) .... Abshu
  42. Colors (1988) (as Leon Robinson) .... Killer-Bee
  43. The Lawless Land (1988) .... Road Kill
  44. The Father Clements Story (1987) (TV) .... Ice
  45. "Houston Knights" .... Scarecrow (1 episode, 1987)
        - Scarecrow (1987) TV episode (as Leon Robinson) .... Scarecrow
  46. Band of the Hand (1986) (as Leon Robinson) .... Moss
  47. Streetwalkin' (1985) (as Leon Robinson) .... Jason
    ... aka City Streets
    ... aka Cookie
  48. The Flamingo Kid (1984) (as Leon Robinson) .... Fortune Smith
  49. Sole Survivor (1983) (as Leon Robinson) .... Gang Leader
  50. All the Right Moves (1983) (as Leon Robinson) .... Shadow
    ... aka All Right
  51. "Making the Grade" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Pilot (1982) TV episode
Producer:
  1. "The L-Bow Room" (2004) TV series (producer) (unknown episodes)

  2. The Price of Kissing (1997) (producer)
  3. Bad Attitude (1993) (TV) (associate producer)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. "In Living Color" (1990) TV series (stage manager) (unknown episodes)
Thanks:
  1. Detached (2009) (completed) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  2. 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "The L-Bow Room" .... Himself - Host (6 episodes, 2004)
        - Episode dated 18 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode dated 4 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode dated 28 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode dated 21 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode dated 14 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Host
          (1 more)
  4. X-Rated: The Pop Videos They Tried to Ban (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  5. 4th Annual BET Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Super Secret Movie Rules: Sports Underdogs (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  7. 1st Annual BET Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself

  8. 'Bats' Abound (1999) (V) .... Himself
  9. B*A*P*S (1997) .... Himself
    ... aka B.A.P.S.
  10. "Lauren Hutton and..." .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Leon (1996) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Played Catholic saint in Madonna's "Like a Prayer" music video (1989). more
Genres:
Drama | Crime | Thriller | Comedy more
Plot Keywords:
Independent Film | African American | Violence | Murder more

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