Leo Coleman

Leo Coleman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

09/09/1919

Day of Death

01/07/2007
(88) years old

Place of Birth

Antioch, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Leo Coleman was an African-American dancer, choreographer, and actor who performed with Katherine Dunham's troupe and appeared in a number of Italian films. He made his Broadway debut in Gian Carlo Menotti's opera The Medium, and went on to star in the Italian film production of the opera.

Filmography

Cast

1960

La Dolce Vita

as Negro Dancer (uncredited)

1951

The Medium

as Toby

Crew

1962

Vulcan, Son of Giove

as Choreographer

1960

Letters of a Novice

as Choreographer

1954

Woman of the River

as Choreographer