Kenny Leon Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Kenny Leon is an American director notable for his work on Broadway and in regional theater. His success on Broadway has made him one of its foremost American directors.
Net Worth
$1.7 Million
Date Of Birth
1956-02-10
Profession
Director, Actor
Nicknames
Kenny Leon, Leon, Kenny
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Fact
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In 2002 Kenny Leon launched True Colors Theatre Company in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. To date True Colors Theatre Company remains one of the most vital theatre companies in the city.
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The long-time acclaimed former artistic director of Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Hairspray Live!
2016
TV Movie
The Wiz Live!
2015
TV Movie
In My Dreams
2014
TV Movie
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
2013
TV Movie attached
Steel Magnolias
2012
TV Movie
Private Practice
2010-2011
TV Series 2 episodes
Ghost Whisperer
2009
TV Series 1 episode
A Raisin in the Sun
2008
TV Movie
Nowhere Road
2002
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kasha and the Zulu King
2012
TV Movie
Kasha
The Kudzu Christmas
2002
Video
Ren Taylorson
Big Ain't Bad
2002
Mayor Jordan
The Rosa Parks Story
2002
TV Movie
Minister #2
I'll Fly Away: Then and Now
1993
TV Movie
Arthur
In the Line of Duty: Street War
1992
TV Movie
Raheem
The Nightman
1992
TV Movie
Johnson
In the Heat of the Night
1990-1991
TV Series
Thomas Spiers / Daryl Tyler
Web of Deceit
1990
TV Movie
Dr. Poole
Case Closed
1988
TV Movie
Man in Alley
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Unsung Hollywood
2016
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Making of the Wiz Live!
2015
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 68th Annual Tony Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Best Direction of a Play
33rd Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Inductee
Charlie Rose
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Mo'Nique Show
2011
TV Series
Himself
The Start of Dreams
2010
Documentary
Himself
The 64th Annual Tony Awards
2010
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Best Direction of a Play
Dreams Worth While: The Journey of 'A Raisin in the Sun'
2008
Video short
Himself
Working in the Theatre
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
Closeups
2004
TV Series
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Television Documentary or Special
The Wiz Live! (2015)
2009
Christopher Award
Christopher Awards
Television & Cable
A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
DGA Award
Directors Guild of America, USA
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series
The Wiz Live! (2015)
2014
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Mini-Series
The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013)
2013
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Best Director, Network/Cable Television
Steel Magnolias (2012)
2009
DGA Award
Directors Guild of America, USA
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television/Miniseries
