Full Interview: Leon on Temptations, Above the Rim w/ 2Pac, 5 Heartbeats, 40 Year Career (Full)
Part #2: Leon on Appearing in "Colors," the First Film to Show Bloods & Crips

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In this clip, actor extraordinaire Leon spoke about his upbringing in New York City and how he got into acting. Prior to acting, however, Leon was a basketball star which afforded him the opportunity to go to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles on a scholarship, While at LMU, Leon was approached by a student filmmaker who wanted him in a film which kick-started Leon's acting career. He soon began landing acting roles in big-budget films alongside actors like Tom Cruise and Matt Dillon.