Table of Biography
Leon Thomas III is a well-known American actor, singer, and producer. Leon Thomas III has created songs for numerous well-known musicians, including Drake and Ariana Grande. He also writes songs.
Early Life and Childhood
Thomas was born on August 1, 1993, in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents were Jayon Anthony and Leon Thomas II. He is currently 30 years old.
Thomas was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City. She started his acting career when he was just 10 years old. Most of his childhood was spent acting and touring different cities for performances. He has one younger sister named Jayla. He is of African-American origin.
Caption: Leon Thomas III with his childhood friend in a TV show Source: Rotten Tomatoes
Education
Talking about his educational background, he went to a public Christian school for high school. He studied Music at Tennessee State University, Nashville, United States.
Leon Thomas III – Net Worth 2024
Thomas’s net worth is approximately $800k. Most of his fortune came from acting and his musical career. Additionally, he also has his own production company The Rascals. He has signed for Columbia and Rostrum records.
Leon Thomas III – Net Worth 2024
Thomas’s net worth is approximately $800k. Most of his fortune came from acting and his musical career. Additionally, he also has his own production company The Rascals. He has signed for Columbia and Rostrum records.
Career and Professional Life
Thomas started his acting career in 2003 as Young Simba in The Lion King which was produced by Broadway. Later he appeared in another Broadway production in 2004 as Jackie Thibodeaux in Tony Kushner’s Caroline or Change. He signed up for the movie August Rush in 2007. In the same year, he signed a deal with Nickelodeon for a musical animated series called The Backyardigans.
He also appeared on Jack’s Big Music Show and Just Jordan and also starred as Andre Harris on Victorious which premiered on 27th March 2010 on Nickelodeon. He has also written the song for the album for the hit TV show Victory. Thomas began to record a mixtape in 2012 named Metro Hearts. The mixtape features a cover of “Take Care” by Drake and Ariana Grande.
He co-wrote four songs for Ariana Grande’s album “Yours Truly” in 2013. In the meantime, he also produced those four songs in the album. He started his production company The Rascals. The production company has produced various albums including Toni Braxton & Babyface’s Grammy-award-winning album Love, Marriage, and Divorce.
He also sang the song “Hello how are you” alongside Wiz Khalifa in 2013. He also produced Post Malone’s album Stoney in 2016. Thomas released another mixtape “Before the Beginning” in 2016. He also appeared in the 2107 film Detroit.
In 2018 he wrote and produced three songs for Drake’s Certified “Lover Boy” and two songs for Ariana “Grande’s Positions”. Ty Dollasigned Thomas as an artist in his new venture in 2022. He has appeared in many many movies including ‘Rising Stars, ‘Bad Asses’, ‘August Rush’ and ‘Runaway Island.
Brand Endorsements
He has signed a brand deal with Columbia and Rostrum Records. He has also written songs for artists like Ariana Grande, Drake, and Wiz Khalifa and co-produced Post Malone’s album“Stoney”.
Awards and Nominations
Thomas has been nominated and won many awards. He was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in A feature Film- Supporting Young Actor (Fantasy or Drama) in 2008 and won the award.
Consequently, he was also nominated for NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Performance By a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie, Or Limited series) in 2012. has also been nominated for Grammy Awards(Best Rap Song) In 2020.
CaptionLeon Thomas III at an Image Award Show Source: Zimbio
Relationship Status
Thomas is in a relationship with American singer and actress Victoria Justice.
Caption: Leon Thomas III with Gf Victoria Justice Source: Justt Jared Jr
Leon Thomas III has not run himself into any controversy to date.
Body Measurements
Leon Thomas III has an average body type. He is 5 feet 9 inches or 176cm tall and weighs about 72kg or 159 lbs. He has a Dark Brown eye color and black hair color.
Leon Thomas III – Social Media
Leon Thomas III is widely popular and active on several social media platforms. He has about 1.4 million followers on Instagram (@leonthomas), and 1 million followers on Twitter(@leonthomas) where he regularly posts for his fans.