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

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's film '' School Daze''.

Early life

Thomas was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from

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in 1983.

Career

Since the beginning of his acting career beginning with '' School Daze'', Thomas has appeared in over twenty movies, often in a minor role alongside

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, and is frequently credited as his assistant. In particular, his most notable film roles are in Spike Lee movies including '' School Daze'', ''

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'', '' Mo' Better Blues'', and ''

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''. He also starred other movies such as ''

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'' and '' Black Snake Moan'' and TV shows like ''

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'' and '' Law & Order''.

Personal life

In 1990, Thomas married actress Iris Little, who is best known for her role as Judge Barbara Lansky in the drama show '' Law & Order''. Together they have two children.

Filmography

Film1

Television

References

External links

* * 1961 births Living people African-American male actors American male film actors American male television actors People from Muskogee, Oklahoma Male actors from Oklahoma 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American people {{Oklahoma-stub