Quick Facts
Born:
1961-08-31
Birthplace:
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Credits:
33 Total Roles
Leonard L. Thomas
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Biography
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 ADP General Patton in Spike Lee's film School Daze.
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 and TV shows like Gemini Division and Law & Order.
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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 and TV shows like Gemini Division and Law & Order.
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Known For
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Roth-Del Masona - Arena Jedi (uncredited)
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NSA Agent
A Time to Kill
Man in Lumberyard
The Negotiator
Allen
Do the Right Thing
Punchy
Malcolm X
Leon Davis
This Is Us
James
Changing Lanes
Newsroom Reporter
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | War Dawgz MOVIE | Virgil Sykes |
| 2016 | Insecure TV | Stanley |
| 2016 | This Is Us TV | James |
| 2010 | Consinsual MOVIE | Detective Edwards |
| 2008 | Gemini Division TV | Self |
| 2006 | Black Snake Moan MOVIE | Deke Woods |
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog MOVIE | Mercenary |
| 2004 | LAX TV | Security Guard |
| 2004 | Twisted MOVIE | Mills' Aide |
| 2003 | Miss Match TV | Bailiff |