Leon Thomas III

Leon Thomas III
Background information
Birth name Leon G. Thomas III[1]
Also known as Leon Thomas
Born August 1, 1993 (1993-08-01) (age 18)[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 late 2011.

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Early life

Thomas was born in Brooklyn, to Jayon Anthony.[1][4]

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]

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".

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
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"

Broadway

Awards

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result
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]

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