Leo Howard Biography: Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Movies, Girlfriend, TV Series

Leo Howard, whose full name is Leo Richard Howard, is a skilled American actor, martial artist, model, and director celebrated for his dynamic roles that often highlight his black belt-level karate expertise and athletic prowess.

Born in Newport Beach and raised in Fallbrook, California, he began training in martial arts at age four, winning world championships by eight and performing with a professional stunt team by nine, which paved the way for his early entry into acting..

Profile

• Full Name: Leo Richard Howard
• Stage Name: Leo Howard
• Born: July 13, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Martial Artist, Model, Director
• Height: 179 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Todd Howard and Randye Howard
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Natasha Hall (M. 2024)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000

Early Life And Education

Leo Howard was born on July 13, 1997, in Newport Beach, California, USA. He was raised by his parents, Todd Howard and Randye Howard, in a family of professional dog breeders who operate The Big Bulldog Ranch, specializing in English and French bulldogs; his father, from South Carolina, has English and Scots-Irish ancestry, while his mother, from California, has Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent.

As an only child, Howard grew up in the small town of Fallbrook near San Diego, where he developed an early passion for martial arts at age four, starting with Shōrin-ryū karate and later incorporating gymnastics, and went on to win three world championships by age eight.

His ethnicity is Caucasian (mixed English, Scots-Irish, Russian Jewish, and Austrian Jewish). His religion is Christianity. Influenced by his parents’ support, he joined the Sideswipe Performance Team at nine, touring internationally and blending performance with modeling..

Career

Leo Howard began his career as a child model and martial arts performer, debuting on television in 2005 with a guest role as a “little karate kid” on “Monk” at age seven, delivering the line “Maybe he’s afraid of karate.”

By nine, he was touring with Sideswipe, leading to commercials and print ads that excited him like lead roles. In 2009, he broke into film as Young Snake-Eyes in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” performing all stunts, and co-starred as Laser Short in “Shorts,” earning ensemble acclaim.

He hosted Disney’s “Leo Little’s Big Show” that year, interviewing celebrities. His 2011 role as Young Conan in “Conan the Barbarian” was a standout, with critics noting he outshone the lead in the opening act, despite the film’s mixed reception.

Television success followed with the lead as Jack Brewer in “Kickin’ It” (2011-2015), a Disney XD hit where he performed stunts and directed an episode at 16, setting a Guinness World Record. Guest spots included Logan on “Shake It Up” (2013). Post-Disney, he starred as Grover on Hulu’s “Freakish” (2016-2017) and appeared in films like “Andron: The Black Labyrinth” (2015).

In 2019-2021, he played Tommy Harte on “Why Women Kill.” Since 2024, Howard has portrayed Tate Black on “Days of Our Lives,” marking his soap opera debut. He formed the band Ask Jonesy & Company in 2017, releasing singles like “Burning Fire” and an album in 2018, while occasionally directing and modeling.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @whoisleo

Personal Life

Leo Howard, 28, shares a close bond with his parents, Todd and Randye Howard, who supported his early career while running their dog-breeding ranch; the family appeared together on “World’s Worst Tenants” (2012), where his father worked as an eviction specialist.

Howard married actress Natasha Hall on September 9, 2024, in an intimate Big Sur ceremony under redwood trees, followed by coastal adventures; the couple, who dated for four-and-a-half years, emphasize independence and fulfillment outside their relationship, with no children yet.

They met through mutual industry connections, and Hall has appeared on “Days of Our Lives” as Sloan Petersen. Howard keeps a low profile on romance, having previously dated model Madeleine White and martial artist Micayla Johnson (2013-2015), and briefly singer Zendaya in 2013.

Residing in California, he enjoys guitar, cooking, collecting antique weapons, and martial arts workshops. His height is 179 cm. As of September 2025, the couple focuses on their careers while building a balanced life together.

Net Worth

Leo Howard’s estimated net worth ranges from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. His wealth primarily derives from acting roles in films like “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and “Conan the Barbarian,” television series such as “Kickin’ It” and “Days of Our Lives,” and directing credits, supplemented by modeling endorsements and martial arts performances..

Filmography

Television:

• Monk (2005) as Little Karate Kid (guest role)
• Leo Little’s Big Show (2009) as Host (lead)
• Zeke and Luther (2009) as Hark Hamlin (guest)
• Shake It Up (2013) as Logan (recurring)
• Kickin’ It (2011-2015) as Jack Brewer (lead, 75 episodes; also directed 1 episode)
• Freakish (2016-2017) as Grover (lead, 20 episodes)
• Why Women Kill (2019-2021) as Tommy Harte (recurring, 10 episodes)
• Days of Our Lives (2024-present) as Tate Black (lead)

Film:

• Aussie and Ted (2009) as Eric Brooks
• G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) as Young Snake-Eyes
• Shorts (2009) as Laser Short
• Children of the Corn (2009) as a supporting role
• Conan the Barbarian (2011) as Young Conan
• Andron: The Black Labyrinth (2015) as a supporting role
• You’re Gonna Miss Me (2016) as Supporting role

Discography (with Ask Jonesy & Company):

• “Burning Fire” (2017) – Single
• Untitled Album (2018) – Debut album