Leon Thomas III Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards, Songs, Films, TV Series

Leon Thomas III is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

He rose to prominence through his portrayal of Andre Harris on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious,” which aired from 2010 to 2013.

Before his television success, Thomas had already established a name for himself on Broadway, having performed in productions such as “The Lion King” and “Caroline or Change.”

Profile

• Full name: Leon George Thomas III
• Date of birth: August 1, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
• State of origin: New York
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
• Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
• Parents: Leon Thomas II, Jayon Anthony
• Siblings: Jayla
• Spouse: Bianca Alexa (married in 2019)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Leon Thomas III was born on August 1, 1993, in Brooklyn, New York City. He is the son of Leon Thomas II and Jayon Anthony and has a sister named Jayla. He is of African-American descent.

Thomas began his performing career at a young age. At 10, he debuted on Broadway as Young Simba in “The Lion King” in 2003. The following year, he played Jackie Thibodeaux in the original Broadway cast of “Caroline, or Change,” touring with the company during its runs in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Personal Life

Leon Thomas III is married to Bianca Alexa; the couple tied the knot in 2019. They have maintained a relatively private personal life, with limited public information about their relationship.  

Career

Leon Thomas III’s career began on Broadway, where he performed in productions such as “The Lion King,” “Caroline, or Change,” and “The Color Purple.”

Transitioning to television, he provided the singing voice for Tyrone on the animated series “The Backyardigans” from 2006 to 2008. His breakout role came as Andre Harris on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious,” which aired from 2010 to 2013.

In addition to acting, Thomas has pursued a successful music career. He formed the production duo The Rascals with Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, collaborating with artists like Ariana Grande, Drake, Post Malone, and SZA.

His songwriting and production credits include work on Ariana Grande‘s albums “Yours Truly” and “Positions,” as well as Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” and SZA’s “Snooze,” which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2024.

As a solo artist, Thomas released the mixtapes “Metro Hearts” (2012), “V1bes” (2014), and “Before the Beginning” (2016). He signed with EZMNY and Motown in 2022, releasing his debut studio album “Electric Dusk” in 2023, followed by “Mutt” in 2024.

Awards and Nominations

2008:

• Association: Young Artist Awards
• Category: Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Fantasy or Drama)
• Work: August Rush
• Result: Won

2012

• Association: NAACP Image Awards
• Category: Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series)
• Work: Victorious
• Result: Nominated

2020

• Association: Grammy Awards
• Category: Best Rap Song
• Work: “Gold Roses”
• Result: Nominated

2024

• Association: Grammy Awards
• Category: Best R&B Song
• Work: “Snooze”
• Result: Won

Net Worth

Leon Thomas III’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. He has accumulated wealth through his acting roles, particularly during his tenure on “Victorious,” as well as his extensive work in music production and songwriting.

Social Media

• Instagram: @leonthomasiii
• X: @leonthomasiii

Filmography

Film

• 2007: August Rush as Arthur
• 2010: Rising Stars as JR
• 2014: Bad Asses as Tucson
• 2015: Runaway Island as Evan Holloway
• 2017: Detroit as Darryl
• 2026: Rolling Loud (Filming)

Television

• 2006: Just for Kicks as Ty
• 2006–2008: The Backyardigans as Tyrone (singing voice)
• 2007: Just Jordan as Ronnie
• 2007: Jack’s Big Music Show as Himself
• 2008: iCarly as Harper
• 2008: The Naked Brothers Band as Leon Williams
• 2010–2013: Victorious as Andre Harris
• 2011: True Jackson, VP as Himself
• 2012: Figure It Out as Panelist
• 2014: Satisfaction as Mateo
• 2015: Fear the Walking Dead as Russell
• 2017: Insecure as Eddie

Discography

Mixtapes:

• 2012: Metro Hearts
• 2014: V1bes
• 2016: Before the Beginning

EPs:

• 2018: Genesis

Studio Albums:

• 2023: Electric Dusk
• 2024: Mutt