Name: Robert Sean Leonard
Date of Birth: 28 February 1969 Attended the Columbia University school of General Studies and Continuing Education. Took his brother's first name (Sean) as his middle name. To this day, is still close with Dead Poets Society (1989) co-star Ethan Hawke. Grew up on the same block as actor Casper Van Dien. They raced each other in go-carts. Received the 2001 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for his portrayal as A.E. Housman in Tom Stoppard's "The Invention of Love." Nominated in the same category two other times: in 1993, for a revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Candida," and in 2003 for a revival of "Long Day's Journey into Night" by Eugene O'Neill. ... He co-founded a theater company called Malaparte with Ethan Hawke, Frank Whaley, and Steve Zahn. Is very good friends with "House M.D." (2004) co-star Hugh Laurie. Was the first actor to be cast in "House M.D." (2004). Says that, when "House M.D." (2004) ends, he hopes to move back to New York, to start doing more plays and hopefully start a family. Won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (2001) for The Invention of Love. Is married to Gabriella Salick, a professional horse racer who is Executive Director of the West Coast Active Riders. Expecting their first child. Daughter, Eleanor, born January 2009. Read more Robert Sean Leonard movies (actor)Robert Sean Leonard tv shows (actor)User Comments |
