Leonard L. Thomas

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 General Patton in Spike Lee's film School Daze.

Career
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 Thing, Clockers, Girl 6, Mo' Better Blues, and Malcolm X. He also starred other movies such as Bad Lieutenant, xXx, Changing Lanes, The Negotiator, Coach Carter, A Time to Kill and Black Snake Moan[2] and TV shows like Gemini Division and Law & Order.

Personal life
In 1990, Thomas married actress Iris Little, who is best known for her role as Judge Barbara Lansky in the drama show Law & Order. Together they have two children.

Filmography
2018 This Is Us (TV Series) James

- The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning (2018) ... James (as Leonard Thomas)

2016 The Sin Within (TV Mini-Series) Deacon Eggerton

- Revelations in Real Time (2016) ... Deacon Eggerton

- If You Build It, They Will Come (2016) ... Deacon Eggerton

- Layers and Players (2016) ... Deacon Eggerton

- In the Beginning ... Deacon Eggerton

2014 The Flip Side (TV Movie) Bernard Jones in Sink or Spin (as Leonard Thomas)

2012 Prom Night (Short) Basketball Player 4

2011 Threading Needles Man at Bathroom Door (as Leonard Thomas)

2010 Consinsual Detective Edwards

2009 Angel Wishes: Journey of a Spiritual Healer Isaac

2008 Gemini Division (TV Series) Dr. Bauer

2008 The Man Who Came Back Junebug

2007 Vile (Short) Leonard DuSard

2006 Black Snake Moan Deke Woods

2006 The Shaggy Dog Mercenary

2006 Freedomland Desk Sergeant (as Leonard Thomas)

2006 Papa Joe (Short) Danny

2005 The Man Mark (as Leonard Thomas)

2005 Coach Carter Preseason Game Referee

2004 LAX (TV Series) Security Guard

- Out of Control (2004) ... Security Guard

2004/I Twisted Mills' Aide (as Leonard Thomas)

2003 Miss Match (TV Series) Bailiff

- Something Nervy (2003) ... Bailiff (as Leonard Thomas)

2003 S.W.A.T. Officer Lennox (uncredited)

2002 xXx NSA Agent (as Leonard Thomas)

2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Roth-Del Masona - Arena Jedi (uncredited)

2002 Changing Lanes Newsroom Reporter (as Leonard Thomas)

2002 The Comeback (Short) (as Leonard Thomas)

1992-2001 Law & Order (TV Series) CSU Technician / Lucas

- Swept Away - A Very Special Episode (2001) ... CSU Technician

- Cradle to Grave (1992) ... Lucas (as Leonard Thomas)

2001 The Caveman's Valentine Shaker / Greater No Face (as Leonard Thomas)

1998 The Negotiator Allen (as Leonard Thomas)

1997 Eve's Bayou Maynard

1997 One Eight Seven New York Assistant Principal

1996 A Time to Kill Man in Lumberyard (as Leonard Thomas)

1996 Girl 6 Co-Agent (as Leonard Thomas)

1995 Clockers Onion, Bar Patron (as Leonard Thomas)

1995 Major Payne Bleeding Soldier

1994 Drop Squad XB

1994 The Cowboy Way Train Conductor

1994 The Cosby Mysteries (TV Movie) Hospital Reporter

1993 Dangerous Game Prop Guy

1992 No Saving Grace

1992 Malcolm X Leon Davis (as Leonard Thomas)

1992 Bad Lieutenant Cop #2 (as Leonard Thomas)

1991 At the Bus Stop Man

1990 The Return of Superfly Joey Maxwell (as Leonard Thomas)

1990 Mo' Better Blues Rod

1990 King of New York Blood (as Leonard Lee Thomas)

1989 Do the Right Thing Punchy (as Leonard Thomas)

1988 The Laser Man Sergeant Williams

1988 School Daze Big Brother General George Patton (as Leonard Thomas)