Leonard L. Thomas
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 Spike Lee's film School Daze. Since the beginning of his acting career beginning with School Daze, Thomas has appeared in over twenty movies, often in a minor role alongside Samuel L. Jackson, and is frequently credited as his assistant. In particular, his most notable film roles are in Spike Lee movies including School Daze, Do the Right...
Known For
Filmography
War Dawgz
2025
as Virgil Sykes
Young & Naive
2019
as Self
This Is Us
2016
as James
Insecure
2016
as Stanley
Consinsual
2010
as Detective Edwards
Gemini Division
2008
Black Snake Moan
2006
as Deke Woods
The Shaggy Dog
2006
as Mercenary
Coach Carter
2005
as Preseason Game Referee
The Man
2005
as Mark
Twisted
2004
as Mills' Aide
LAX
2004
as Security Guard
Miss Match
2003
as Bailiff
xXx
2002
as NSA Agent
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
as Roth-Del Masona - Arena Jedi (uncredited)
Changing Lanes
2002
as Newsroom Reporter
The Negotiator
1998
as Allen
One Eight Seven
1997
as New York Assistant Principal
Eve's Bayou
1997
as Maynard
A Time to Kill
1996
as Man in Lumberyard
Girl 6
1996
as Co-Agent
Clockers
1995
as Onion, Bar Patron
Major Payne
1995
as Bleeding Soldier
Drop Squad
1994
as XB
Dangerous Game
1993
as Prop Guy
Bad Lieutenant
1992
as Cop #2
Malcolm X
1992
as Leon Davis
King of New York
1990
as Blood
The Return of Superfly
1990
as Joey Maxwell
Mo' Better Blues
1990
as Rod
Law & Order
1990
as Lucas
Law & Order
1990
as CSU Technician
Do the Right Thing
1989
as Punchy
The Laser Man
1988
as Sgt. Williams
School Daze
1988
as General George Patton