Leon Thomas III
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leon G. Thomas III[1] |
| Also known as | Leon Thomas |
| Born | August 1, 1993 [2] Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, pop |
| Occupations | Actor, musician, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, bass, sax, beatbox |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Associated acts | Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande |
Leon G. Thomas III (born August 1, 1993) is an American actor,[3] singer, songwriter, musician and dancer who plays the role of Andre Harris on the Nickelodeon series Victorious. He will be debuting an album in 2012.[citation needed] On Youtube he currently has his own channel known as "leonthomasmusic".
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[edit] Early life
Thomas was born in Brooklyn, to Jayon Anthony.[1][4]
[edit] Broadway
He made his Broadway debut at age 10[1] in 2003 as Young Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King. In 2004, he appeared as Jackie Thibodeaux in the original Broadway cast of Tony Kushner's Caroline or Change. He also toured with the company during its five-month run in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Thomas has performed in the Broadway productions The Lion King, Caroline, or Change, and The Color Purple.[5]
[edit] Music career
Leon Thomas III said that he signed to GOOD MUSIC, and is slated to have Kanye West produce his first album.[citation needed]
[edit] Television
In 2007, Thomas appeared in the film August Rush as Arthur performing the song "La Bamba" and was the singing voice for Tyrone in The Backyardigans. Thomas has also guest starred on Jack's Big Music Show and Just Jordan. He also appeared as Harper in iCarly Saves TV and was featured on The Naked Brothers Band Christmas Special. He is a main character on Victorious, playing Andre Harris, which premiered on Nickelodeon on March 27, 2010. He also appeared as himself in the True Jackson, VP February 5, 2011, season 2 episode. He also appeared as Andre in the iCarly and Victorious crossover, "iParty with Victorious".
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Just for Kicks | Ty | 2 episodes |
| The Backyardigans | Tyrone | Episode: "Samurai Pie" | |
| 2007 | Just Jordan | Ronnie | Episode: "Revenge of the Riff" |
| August Rush | Arthur | ||
| Jack's Big Music Show | Leon | Episode: "Jack's Super Swell Sing-Along" | |
| 2008 | iCarly | Harper | Episode: "iCarly Saves TV" |
| The Naked Brothers Band | Leon Williams | Episode: "Christmas Special" | |
| 2010 | 2010 Kids' Choice Awards | Himself | With the cast of Victorious |
| Rising Stars | JR | ||
| 2010-Present | Victorious | Andre Harris | Main role |
| 2011 | True Jackson, VP | Himself | Episode: True Fame |
| iCarly | Andre Harris | Episode: "iParty With Victorious" |
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[edit] Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Show | Victorious | Nominated |
| 2011 | UK Kids Choice Awards 2011 | Nick UK's Favourite TV Show | Victorious | Nominated |
| 2011 | 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Program | Victorious | Nominated[6] |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special | Himself | Pending[7] |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Navarro, Mireya (September 23, 2007). "When Childhood Is a Tough Role". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/23/fashion/23hollywood.html?pagewanted=all. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
- ^ "Twitter: Leon Thomas III (verified account)". http://twitter.com/#!/Leonthomas3/status/97881494168682496. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (October 20, 2009). Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2010. Andrews McMeel Publishing. pp. 20–. ISBN 9780740785368. http://books.google.com/books?id=-1aM7D_ymdAC&pg=PA20. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ Vinson, Kristi (April 20, 2011). "Nickelodeon Star Paints With Teens". Kennesaw Patch. http://kennesaw.patch.com/articles/nickelodeon-star-paints-it-up-at-teen-center. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
- ^ Leon Thomas III at the Internet Broadway Database
- ^ Emmy Awards – Outstanding Children's Program
- ^ NAACP Awards - Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special
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- 1993 births
- Actors from New York City
- African American actors
- African American child actors
- African American singer-songwriters
- American child actors
- American child singers
- American film actors
- American stage actors
- American television actors
- Child pop musicians
- Living people
- People from Brooklyn
- Songwriters from New York
- Young Artist Award winners
