Robert Sean Leonard Bio: Kids, Movies, Net Worth, Instagram, Age, Wife, Height, Parents, Siblings

Robert Lawrence Leonard, professionally known as Robert Sean Leonard, is an American actor renowned for his roles in film and television.

He is best recognized for portraying Dr. James Wilson in the popular medical drama series House and Neil Perry in the 1989 coming-of-age film Dead Poets Society.

With a career spanning several decades, Leonard has appeared in various acclaimed projects, showcasing his versatility as a performer.

Profile

• Full Name: Robert Lawrence Leonard
• Stage Name: Robert Sean Leonard
• Born: February 28, 1969
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Westwood, New Jersey, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Robert Howard Leonard and Joyce P.
• Siblings: Kimberly Leonard and Sean Leonard
• Spouse: Gabriella Salick (m. 2008)
• Children: Eleanor Leonard and Claudia Leonard
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Robert Sean Leonard was born on February 28, 1969, in Westwood, New Jersey. His parents are Robert Howard Leonard, a teacher, and Joyce Peterson, a registered nurse and art teacher. Leonard has two siblings, Kimberly Leonard and Sean Leonard, the latter also being an actor.

Leonard grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and graduated from Ridgewood High School. He initially attended Fordham University before transferring to Columbia University, where he studied at the School of General Studies. Additionally, he trained in theater at HB Studio in New York City. Leonard is of Italian and Irish descent and practiced Christianity.

Career

Robert Sean Leonard began acting at a young age, inspired by summer stock theater in New Jersey. His first significant role came in the 1986 film My Two Loves. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Neil Perry in Dead Poets Society (1989) and has continued to perform on stage throughout his career.

Leonard won a Tony Award in 2001 for his performance in The Invention of Love. He also earned critical acclaim for his role as Valentine in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia (1995) and was nominated for a Tony in 2003 for Long Day’s Journey Into Night. Leonard has appeared in Broadway musicals, including a 2001 revival of The Music Man.

Beyond the stage, Leonard has had a prolific film and television career. In 1993, he starred in Swing Kids, and in 1997, he received praise for In the Gloaming. His most prominent television role was as Dr. James Wilson on House (2004–2012). He later appeared as Dr. Roger Kadar in Falling Skies (2013–2014).

In recent years, Leonard has continued to diversify his acting portfolio, playing King Arthur in a 2016 adaptation of Camelot and appearing in the Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George (2017). In 2023, he had a supporting role in HBO’s The Gilded Age.

Awards and Nominations

Awards:

• Tony Award: Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Invention of Love (2001)
• Outer Critics Circle Award: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for The Invention of Love (2001)
• Drama League Award: Distinguished Performance for The Invention of Love (2001)
• Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for House (2008)

Nominations:

• Tony Award:
  • Best Featured Actor in a Play for Long Day’s Journey Into Night (2003)
  • Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Music Man (2000)
• Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for House (2009)

Social Media

• Instagram: @robertseanleonard_cf
• Facebook: Robert Sean Leonard
• Twitter: @RobertSeanL

Personal Life

Robert Sean Leonard has been married to Gabriella Salick since July 2008. Gabriella is a professional horse racer and the executive director of the West Coast Active Riders. The couple has two daughters: Eleanor (born January 2009) and Claudia (born July 2012).

Filmography

Films:

• Dead Poets Society (1989)
• Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990)
• Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
• Swing Kids (1993)
• My Best Friend’s Vampire (1997)
• The Last Days of Disco (1998)
• Tape (2001)
• Driven (2001)
• The I Inside (2004)

Television:

• House (2004–2012)
• Falling Skies (2013–2014)

Net Worth

Robert Sean Leonard has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Best known for his role as Dr. James Wilson on House, Leonard has demonstrated his versatility across film, theater, and television.