Leo is a celebrated stage actor who has had the extraordinary privilege of gracing the stages of some of the most illustrious and renowned theaters across the United States, spanning the vast expanse from the East Coast to the West Coast. His impressive and extensive resume boasts a diverse array of esteemed institutions, including, but not limited to, The Old Globe, a respected and revered institution known for its productions of classic and contemporary works; South Coast Repertory Theatre, a premier regional theater company dedicated to producing innovative and thought-provoking plays; The Alley Theatre, a leading professional theater company in Houston, Texas, that has been producing classic and contemporary plays for over 70 years; Berkeley Rep, a Tony Award-winning regional theater company that has been a driving force in the development of new American plays; Seattle Rep, a premier regional theater company that has been producing a wide range of plays, from classic to contemporary, for over 50 years; The Intiman, a renowned regional theater company that has been a leading producer of new and innovative works; A.C.T.'s The Strand, a cutting-edge theater company that has been pushing the boundaries of the art form; The Shakespeare Theater, a premier regional theater company dedicated to producing the works of the Bard and other classical playwrights; Actors Theater of Louisville, a Tony Award-winning regional theater company that has been producing a wide range of plays, from classic to contemporary, for over 50 years; Pasadena Playhouse, a historic and beloved regional theater company that has been producing classic and contemporary plays for over 100 years; the Ahmanson, a renowned regional theater company that has been producing a wide range of plays, from classic to contemporary, for over 50 years; the Kirk Douglas, a Tony Award-winning regional theater company that has been producing innovative and thought-provoking plays; Playwrights Horizons, a leading producer of new American plays and a champion of the work of emerging playwrights; HERE Performing Arts, a renowned regional theater company that has been producing innovative and thought-provoking plays; La Mama, a historic and beloved off-off-Broadway theater company that has been producing cutting-edge and innovative works for over 50 years; Boston Court, a Tony Award-winning regional theater company that has been producing a wide range of plays, from classic to contemporary; and PICT Classic Theatre, a renowned regional theater company that has been producing the works of the Bard and other classical playwrights.
Leo's illustrious career has been marked by a diverse array of artistic endeavors, including his founding membership in the esteemed Elevator Repair Service Theater in New York, as well as his affiliation with the distinguished Antaeus and Evidence Room companies in Los Angeles.
Throughout the entirety of his remarkable and illustrious career, Leo has garnered a plethora of accolades and nominations for his consistently outstanding and impressive performances.
Notably, he has received the esteemed Obie Award for his exceptional portrayal of a character in Heather Woodbury's innovative and ambitious production, Tale of 2 Cities: An American Joyride on Multiple Tracks.
Furthermore, he was also nominated for the prestigious Best Supporting Actor award by the esteemed Bay Area Critics Circle for his remarkable performance in the critically acclaimed production, How to Write a New Book For the Bible.
Leo's remarkable portrayal of George in The Language Archive resulted in a prestigious inclusion on the LA Times Culture Monster Year-End "Top Flight Performances" list, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.
His impressive body of work has not gone unnoticed, earning him multiple nominations and awards from the esteemed LA Weekly Theater organization, further solidifying his reputation as a masterful performer.
