Robert Lawrence Leonard, professionally known as Robert Sean Leonard, is an American actor known for his film and television roles.
He is recognized for his role as Dr. James Wilson in the hit medical series house with Neil Perry in the 1989 coming-of-age film dead poets society.
Leonard’s career spans several decades, starring in a variety of critically acclaimed projects that showcase his versatility as a performer.
contour
- Full name: Robert Lawrence Leonard
- Stage name: Robert Sean Leonard
- Date of birth: February 28, 1969
- Age: 55 years old
- Birthplace: Westwood, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American actor
- Height: 1.83m
- Parents: Robert Howard Leonard and Joyce P.
- Siblings: Kimberly Leonard and Sean Leonard
- Spouse: Gabriella Salick (m. 2008)
- Children: Eleanor and Claudia Leonard
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Robert Sean Leonard was born on February 28, 1969 in Westwood, New Jersey. His parents were Robert Howard Leonard, a teacher, and Joyce Peterson, a registered nurse and art teacher. Leonard has two siblings, Kimberly Leonard and Sean Leonard, the latter of whom is also an actor.
Leonard grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and graduated from Ridgewood High School. He initially attended Fordham University and then transferred to Columbia University, where he studied in the School of General Studies. Additionally, he received theater training at the HB Studio in New York City. Leonard is of Italian and Irish descent and is a Christian.
Profession
Robert Sean Leonard began performing as a child, inspired by New Jersey’s Summer Stock Theater. His first major role came in the 1986 film my two lovers. He is widely recognized for his role as Neil Perry in the film Neil Perry. dead poets society (1989) and continued to perform on stage throughout his career.
In 2001, Leonard won a Tony Award for his performance in the film. invention of love. He also received critical acclaim for his role as Valentine in Tom Stoppard’s film Valentine. Arcadia (1995) and was nominated for a Tony Award in 2003 The long journey from day to night. Leonard has appeared in Broadway musicals, including the 2001 revival of musician.
In addition to the stage, Leonard also had a prolific film and television career. In 1993, he starred in swing childrenand received accolades in 1997 in twilight. His most famous television role was as Dr. James Wilson on “Dr. James Wilson.” house (2004-2012). He later played Dr. Roger Kadar in the film Dr. Roger Kadar. falling sky (2013-2014).
Leonard has continued to diversify his acting repertoire in recent years, starring as King Arthur in the 2016 film adaptation of King Arthur. Camelot and appeared in a Broadway revival of Go to the park with George on Sunday (2017). In 2023, he played a supporting role in the HBO TV series. gilded age.
Awards and nominations
Awards:
- Tony Award: Best Actor in a Play invention of love (2001)
- External Critics Award: Best Actor in a Drama invention of love (2001)
- Drama League Award: Outstanding Performance invention of love (2001)
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Best Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series house (2008)
Nomination:
- Tony Awards:
- Best Actor in a Drama The long journey from day to night (2003)
- Best Actor in a Drama musician (2000)
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Best Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series house (2009)
social media
- Instagram: @robertseanleonard_cf
- Facebook: Robert Sean Leonard
- Twitter: @RobertSeanL
personal life
Robert Sean Leonard married Gabriella Salick in July 2008. Gabriella is a professional horse athlete and Executive Director of West Coast Active Riders. The couple has two daughters: Eleanor (born in January 2009) and Claudia (born in July 2012).
film chronology
Movie:
- dead poets society (1989)
- Mr and Mrs Bridge (1990)
- much ado about nothing (1993)
- swing children (1993)
- my best friend’s vampire (1997)
- disco’s last days (1998)
- tape (2001)
- drive (2001)
- inner me (2004)
television:
- house (2004–2012)
- falling sky (2013–2014)
net worth
Robert Sean Leonard has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Best known for his role as Dr. James Wilson in the film Dr. James Wilson. houseLeonard showcased his versatility in film, theater and television.
