Leon Frierson
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Leon Frierson | |
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| Born | Leon Curtis Frierson July 6, 1986 |
| Other names | Leeboy |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper, songwriter, comedian |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www.leeboyslap.com |
Leon Curtis Frierson (born July 6, 1986) is an American actor, rapper, songwriter, and comedian, best known for his work on the Nickelodeon comedy show All That.[1]
Early life
Frierson was born in
All That
In 1997, Frierson,
."Leon's recurring sketches and/or characters include Have a Nice Day with Leroy & Fuzz, CJ and the Cloudy Nights, Repairboy (with Kel Mitchell as Repairman), and Billy Fuco.[3] He stayed on the show until the end of Season 6 in 2000. He also appeared, during his run on All That, as a panelist on the network's game show Figure It Out.
In the Investigation Discovery docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Frierson recalled being uncomfortable when forced to wear leotards or costumes he felt were suggestive.[4] Frierson said he believed his inability to maintain the success he had as a child actor after leaving the entertainment business directly led to his alcoholism later in life.[5] On the That's F***ed Up Podcast, Frierson also revealed that he was paid about 1⁄10 as much as cast members from other networks.[6]
Later career
When Frierson ended his run on All That, he had appeared in the movies Bulworth and Snow Day. He also appeared in a December 12, 2003 episode of Boston Public as Brady Bennett.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bulworth | Osgood |
| 2000 | Snow Day | Odd Ball Kid |
| 2009 | Absolute Evil | Dillon |
| 2011 | Road 2 Damascus | Dancer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000 | All That | Various | Castmember |
| 2002 | The Bernie Mac Show | 1 episode | |
| 2003 | Boston Public | Brady Bennett | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Cavemen | Lyle | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV | Himself | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ "Leon Frierson (IMDb)". IMDb.
- ^ "Leon Frierson Bio". IMDb. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ All That: Fresh Out the Box, Steve Holland, Pocket Books, 1998
- ^ Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (18 March 2024). "5 Takeaways From 'Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' Part 1, Part 2: Brian Peck Was 'Pen Pals' With John Wayne Gacy". TheWrap. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Grebenyuk, Yana (17 March 2024). "'Quiet on Set' Docuseries Exposes Toxic Environment at Nickelodeon". Us Weekly. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Stenzel, Wesley (March 25, 2024). "Everything Nickelodeon stars are saying about 'Quiet on Set'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ ""Boston Public" Chapter Seventy-Five". IMDb.
External links
- Official website
- Leon Frierson at IMDb