Leo Coleman

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1919-09-09

Deathday 2007-07-01 (87 years old)

Place of Birth Antioch, Louisiana, USA

Leo Coleman

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.

Known For

Actor

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