Robert Sean Leonard was born on the 28th February 1969, in Westwood, New Jersey USA, and is an actor, perhaps best known for his role as Dr. James Wilson in a TV series “House” (2004–2012), and also for playing in numerous Broadway plays, winning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for “The Invention of Love” in 2001. Leonard’s career started in 1986.
Have you ever wondered how rich Robert Sean Leonard is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Leonard’s net worth is as high as $15 million, an amount earned through his successful acting career. In addition to being a popular TV and theatre actor, Leonard has also appeared in several movies which have improved his wealth.
Robert Sean Leonard is a son of Robert Leonard, a teacher at Collier High School, and Joyce Patricia, a nurse. He grew up in New Jersey and went to Ridgewood High School, and later studied at Fordham University, then at the Columbia University School of General Studies.
Leonard started his acting career in a TV movie called “My Two Loves” in 1986, and then appeared in Marshall Brickman’s “The Manhattan Project” (1986) starring John Lithgow. By the end of the ‘80s, Leonard had played in “Bluffing It” (1987), starred in “My Best Friend Is a Vampire” (1987), and in Peter Weir’s Oscar-winning “Dead Poets Society” (1989) with Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke – the latter movie grossed over $235 million at the box office worldwide, and certainly helped Leonard to increase his net worth.
In the early ‘90s Leonard had parts in James Ivory’s Oscar-nominated drama called “Mr. & Mrs. Bridge” (1990) starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, and continued with “Swing Kids” (1993) with Christian Bale and Frank Whaley, and Kenneth Branagh’s “Much Ado About Nothing” (1993) starring Branagh, Keanu Reeves, and Emma Thompson. Robert also appeared in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning “The Age of Innocence” (1993) with Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder.
In the mid-90’s, Leonard played in “Safe Passage” (1994) starring Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard, starred in “Killer: A Journal of Murder” (1995) with James Woods, “The Boys Next Door” (1996), and “I Love You, I Love You Not” (1996) starring Jeanne Moreau, Claire Danes, and Jude Law. He ended the decade with appearances in Christopher Reeve’s “In the Gloaming” (1997) with Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, and Whoopi Goldberg, “The Last Days of Disco” (1998), and “Ground Control” (1998) starring Kiefer Sutherland. His net worth was rising.
Robert started the 2000s with Richard Linklater’s drama “Tape” (2001) alongside Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, “Driven” (2001) starring Sylvester Stallone, “A Glimpse of Hell” (2001) with James Caan, “A Painted House” (2003), and “The I Inside” (2004) starring Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Polley, and Piper Perabo. However, his most notable role has been as Dr. James Wilson in 174 episodes of “House” from 2004 to 2012 – the success of the series significantly improved his wealth. He wasn’t involved in other projects during the filming of “House”, but since the series ended, Leonard has appeared in several shows, such as “The Blacklist” (2013), “Falling Skies” (2013-2014), and “The Good Wife” (2014). Most recently, Leonard played in three episodes of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2015-2016).
Regarding his personal life, Robert Sean Leonard married Gabriella Salick in 2008, and they have two daughters together. He is a good friend of Hugh Laurie and Ethan Hawke.
Full Name | Robert Sean Leonard |
Net Worth | $15 Million |
Date Of Birth | February 28, 1969 |
Place Of Birth | Westwood, New Jersey, USA |
Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
Profession | Actor |
Education | Fordham University, Ridgewood High School, Columbia University School of General Studies |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Gabriella Salick |
Children | Eleanor Leonard, Claudia Leonard |
Parents | Joyce P.,Robert Howard Leonard |
Siblings | Kimberly Leonard, Sean Leonard |
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Awards | Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (2001) |
Nominations | People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Doctor, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
Movies | “The Boys Next Door” (1996), “I Love You, I Love You Not” (1996), “In the Gloaming” (1997), “The Last Days of Disco” (1998), “Ground Control” (1998) |
TV Shows | “House” (2004–2012), “The Blacklist” (2013), “Falling Skies” (2013-2014), “The Good Wife” (2014), “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2015-2016) |
# | Trademark |
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1 | Frequently played youths trying to break away from older ideals |
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1 | When I was 16 I was cast by [Stephen] Sondheim for a six-week workshop of Into the Woods. One day Sondheim came in with [the just-written song] 'Giants in the Sky.' He pointed to me and said, 'This is for Bobby.' I pretty much could have died. |
2 | I didn't want to be the lead guy. That's too much work. But I thought that it might be fun to be the lead guy's friend. I'd have days off and still get a paycheck every week. Hugh Laurie, who plays House, is remarkable. I lean in the door and say, 'Hey, what do you think about egg salad [for lunch]?' Then I have two days in a row off. It's a great gig. [on his experience acting on House M.D. (2004)] |
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1 | He was considered for the role of Norman Bates in Psycho (1998) before Vince Vaughn was cast. |
2 | His firstborn daughter has the same first name as Mr & Mrs Bridge Co Stars Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward's born nearly 50 years earlier though spelled differently the elder Eleanor's name is spelled Elinor first name for her maternal grandmother Elinor Trimmier Woodward Carter and middle name after her paternal grandmother Theresa Festko Newman. |
3 | Daughter, Claudia, born June 2012. |
4 | He made two films with Kenneth Branagh in 1993: Swing Kids (1993) and Much Ado About Nothing (1993). Branagh also directed the latter. |
5 | In Dead Poets' Society, his character's father (Kurtwood Smith) wanted him to be a doctor. He then later played a doctor in House, apparently fulfilling his "father's" wishes. |
6 | Co-starring as "Dr. James Wilson" in the popular medical drama House M.D. (2004). [December 2004] |
7 | In "Long Day's Journey Into Night" on Broadway portraying the role of Edmund. [April 2003] |
8 | In "The Violet Hour" on Broadway portraying the role of John Pace Seavering. [November 2003] |
9 | Daughter, Eleanor, born January 2009. |
10 | Is married to Gabriella Salick, a professional horse racer who is executive director of the West Coast Active Riders. Salick had their first child in 2009 and their second child in mid-2012. |
11 | Says that, when House M.D. (2004) ends, he hopes to move back to New York to start doing more plays and hopefully start a family. |
12 | Was the first actor to be cast in House M.D. (2004). |
13 | Is very good friends with House M.D. (2004) co-star Hugh Laurie. |
14 | He co-founded a theater company called Malaparte with Ethan Hawke, Frank Whaley, and Steve Zahn. |
15 | Received the 2001 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for his portrayal as A.E. Housman in Tom Stoppard's "The Invention of Love." Nominated in the same category two other times: in 1993, for a revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Candida," and in 2003 for a revival of "Long Day's Journey into Night" by Eugene O'Neill. |
16 | Grew up on the same block as actor Casper Van Dien. They raced each other in go-carts. |
17 | To this day, he is still close with Dead Poets Society (1989) co-star Ethan Hawke. |
18 | Took his brother's first name (Sean) as his middle name. |
19 | Attended the Columbia University school of General Studies and Continuing Education. |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Blue Bloods | 2017 | TV Series | William Holt |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2015-2016 | TV Series | A.D.A. Kenneth O'Dwyer |
Battle Creek | 2015 | TV Series | Brock |
The Good Wife | 2014 | TV Series | Del Paul |
Falling Skies | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Roger Kadar |
The Blacklist | 2013 | TV Series | Frederick Barnes |
House M.D. | 2004-2012 | TV Series | Dr. James Wilson |
American Experience | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Herman Melville |
The I Inside | 2004 | Peter Cable | |
A Painted House | 2003 | TV Movie | Jesse Chandler |
Corsairs | 2002 | TV Movie | |
Chelsea Walls | 2001 | Terry Olsen | |
A Glimpse of Hell | 2001 | TV Movie | Lt. (j.g.) Dan Meyer |
Driven | 2001 | Demille Bly | |
Tape | 2001 | Jon | |
The Outer Limits | 2000 | TV Series | Robby Archer |
Wasteland | 1999 | TV Series | Jesse's ex |
Ground Control | 1998 | Cruise | |
The Last Days of Disco | 1998 | Tom | |
Standoff | 1998 | Jamie Doolin | |
In the Gloaming | 1997 | TV Movie | Danny |
I Love You, I Love You Not | 1996 | Angel of Death | |
The Boys Next Door | 1996 | TV Movie | Barry Klemper |
Killer: A Journal of Murder | 1995 | Henry Lesser | |
Safe Passage | 1994 | Alfred | |
Normandy: The Great Crusade | 1994 | TV Movie | Robert Sales (voice) |
A Dog Race in Alaska | 1993 | Short | |
The Age of Innocence | 1993 | Ted Archer | |
Much Ado About Nothing | 1993 | Claudio | |
Swing Kids | 1993 | Peter Müller | |
Married to It | 1991 | Chuck Bishop | |
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge | 1990 | Douglas Bridge (grown-up) | |
Dead Poets Society | 1989 | Neil Perry | |
My Best Friend Is a Vampire | 1987 | Jeremy Capello | |
Bluffing It | 1987 | TV Movie | Rusty Duggan |
The Manhattan Project | 1986 | Max (as Robert Leonard) | |
My Two Loves | 1986 | TV Movie | Larry Taylor |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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House M.D. | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Chelsea Walls | 2001 | performer: "Promising" 2001, "The Lonely 1" 2001, "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling" 1880 |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Hottest State | 2006 | thanks | |
Easy Six | 2003 | thanks |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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American Experience | 1999-2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Edmund Tyrone |
House M.D.: The Doctor Directs | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
House: Swan Song | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Nantucket | 2011 | Documentary | Narrator |
Big Morning Buzz Live | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
The 56th Annual Obie Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself |
House, M.D., Season Four: New Beginnings | 2008 | Video documentary short | Wilson - Dr James |
The 61st Annual Tony Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
House Unplugged | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself |
The 65th Annual Peabody Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
Dead Poets: A Look Back | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
RSC Meets USA: Working Shakespeare | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself |
The 57th Annual Tony Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee |
Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | St. Francis of Assisi |
Intimate Portrait | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Charlie Rose | 2001 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Working in the Theatre | 1995-2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
The 55th Annual Tony Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself - Winner |
New York: A Documentary Film | 1999 | TV Series documentary | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
The 47th Annual Tony Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee: Best Featured Actor in a Play |
Going Live! | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2011 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite TV Doctor | For playing "James Wilson." |
2009 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | House M.D. (2004) |
1997 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | In the Gloaming (1997) |
1994 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture | Swing Kids (1993) |
1990 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Actor | Dead Poets Society (1989) |
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