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Leon Thomas III

Acting Born Aug 1, 1993 New York City, New York, USA 28 credits

Biography

Leon George Thomas III is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. He began his acting career as a child actor on Broadway in productions such as The Lion King, Caroline, or Change, and The Color Purple. He also appeared on television, playing André Harris on Nickelodeon's Victorious and having roles in iCarly and Jack's Big Music Show. Additionally, he acted in the film August Rush. His work spans the worlds of music, acting, and production.

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Known for

Film

Detroit

as Darryl
Film

Street People

as Eddie

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Musical Guest

Fear the Walking Dead

as Russell

Victorious

as Andre Harris

True Jackson, VP

as Leon Thomas III

iCarly

as André Harris

iCarly

as Harper
Film

August Rush

as Arthur
Film

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

as Tyrone (singing voice)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Musical Guest
Film

The Kid

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Matt Bennett 2 shared titles
Elizabeth Gillies 2 shared titles
Jamia Simone Nash 2 shared titles
Victoria Justice 1 shared title
Ariana Grande 1 shared title
Avan Jogia 1 shared title
Daniella Monet 1 shared title
Michael Eric Reid 1 shared title
Jake Farrow 1 shared title
Eric Lange 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Adventures of Bunny Bravo
Truth Serum
Creat(e)ure
Detroit
Insecure
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertFear the Walking DeadRunaway Island
Wolf WatchBad Ass 2: Bad AssesSins of Our Youth
Robot and Monster
iParty with Victorious
VictoriousRising Stars
True Jackson, VP
iCarlyiCarlyThe Naked Brothers BandAugust RushThe Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy
The Backyardigans
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
BET Awards
Figure It Out
Kids' Choice Awards
Saturday Night Live
The Grammys

Full filmography

  • The Adventures of Bunny Bravo (2022) as Munch
  • Truth Serum (2021)
  • Creat(e)ure (2020)
  • Detroit (2017) as Darryl
  • Insecure (2016) as Eddie
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Russell
  • Runaway Island (2015) as Evan Holloway
  • Wolf Watch (2014) as Self
  • Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses (2014) as Tucson
  • Sins of Our Youth (2014) as Peter
  • Robot and Monster (2012) as Monster's Singing Voice (voice)
  • iParty with Victorious (2011) as Andre Harris
  • Victorious (2010) as Andre Harris
  • Rising Stars (2010) as J.R.
  • True Jackson, VP (2008) as Leon Thomas III
  • iCarly (2007) as André Harris
  • iCarly (2007) as Harper
  • The Naked Brothers Band (2007) as Leon Thomas III
  • August Rush (2007) as Arthur
  • The Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy (2007) as Tyrone (singing voice)
  • The Backyardigans (2004) as Tyrone (singing voice)
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
  • BET Awards (2001) as Self - Performer
  • Figure It Out (1997) as Self
  • Kids' Choice Awards (1987) as Self - Presenter
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Young Michael Jackson (uncredited)
  • The Grammys (1959) as Self