Birth Name: Leon George Thomas III
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 1, 1993
Ethnicity: African-American
Leon Thomas III, also known as Leon Thomas, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. His roles include the shows Just for Kicks, The Backyardigans, Victorious, Satisfaction, and Insecure, the films August Rush, Rising Stars, Bad Asses, Runaway Island (2015), and Detroit, the made-for-tv movie iParty with Victorious, and Broadway production The Lion King. He has been a member of production duo The Rascals, with Khris Riddick-Tynes. He is known for his song “Mutt.”
Leon is the son of Jayon Anthony and Leon Thomas II. A picture of Leon with his father and grandfather can be seen here.
Leon’s paternal grandfather was Leon Thomas (the son of Isom Thomas and Mattie Bell). Leon’s grandfather Leon was born in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.
Leon’s paternal grandmother was named Gladys Jenkins.
Leon’s maternal grandfather was named John D. Anthony. John was a jazz musician and opera singer, who appeared on Porgy and Bess and Jimmy on Broadway.
Leon’s maternal grandmother was named Naomi Graves. Naomi was born in Reedsville, North Carolina.
Sources: Genealogy of Leon’s father (through his sister) – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Leon’s paternal aunt (father’s sister) – https://obits.lehighvalleylive.com
Obituary of Leon’s maternal grandmother, Naomi (Graves) Anthony – https://www.legacy.com
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