Leo Howard

Dedicated and talented are just two of the words to describe actor Leo Howard. At such a young age this preteen has accomplished more in his short life than adults three times his age! Leo hosted a show called “Leo Little's Big Show,” on the Disney Channel that kept viewers on their favorite Disney stars, movies and programs. The show began airing February 26, 2009, replacing “Disney's Really Short Report.” Leo starred, along with Jason Earle (“Hannah Montana”) in the new Disney XD series, “Wasabi Warriors." Leo also did a lead role in the indie film “Logan,” a movie about the bonding of two brothers as they realize the importance of having dreams and supporting each other in realizing those dreams.

Leo was seen in lead role of „Laser‟ in the Warner Brothers family movie “Shorts.” The film also stars Kat Dennings, William H. Macy and James Spader and is written and directed by Robert Rodriguez (“Spy Kids,” “Spy Kids 2,” “The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl”).

In addition to “Shorts,” Leo had a supporting role in blockbuster hit “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” for Paramount Pictures, where he played the part of „Young Snake Eyes‟ (and the majority of the critics have said that Leo's fight scene is the best in the movie!). In addition to acting, Leo is a martial arts expert and did all of his own stunts in the movie that stars, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans, Robert Park and Dennis Quaid. The film is directed by Stephen Sommers (“The Mummy,” “The Mummy Returns,” “Van Helsing”).

He is also a member of the Sideswipe Performance Team a martial arts-based group that blends traditional martial arts such as Karate and Tae Kwon Do, with gymnastics and acrobatics, to create an extreme, high-flying display of talent, strength and stamina unlike anything else. Based in Los Angeles, the team is headed by Leo's trainer, martial arts expert, Matt Mullins. Sideswipe has been entertaining audiences across the country over the last years, performing on television, stage, at sporting events, live action shows and karate tournaments. Leo is credited as part of a very small handful of kids in the world that can perform on this high intensity level. Mullins, a fourth degree black belt, world champion martial artist, and NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine) certified trainer, has been training Leo for the past five years. Not one to take on such young student, Mullins saw something special in Leo right from the start and has been a key factor in helping Leo hone his skills to perfection!

Born in California, Leo knew at a very early age that he wanted to perform. He began studying martial arts at the age of 5. He picked up on the sport quickly and by the time Leo was 8 years old, he had already won three world championships! Leo's specialties are Wushu, Shorei Ryu and Shorin Ryu (in which Leo holds his black belt). When he was 7, Leo decided to take it to the next level and began learning extreme martial arts where he was taught to add gymnastics to his routine. Leo has always been an exceptional kid and he wasn't even 9 years old when he told his mom he wanted to act and be the next Bruce Lee. Having very supportive parents, who saw a passion and dedication in their child that you rarely see in most adults, they decided to nourish his passions and Leo has been on a roll ever since!

When Leo isn't acting or studying martial arts, he helps his parents breed English and French Bulldogs. He also enjoys spending time with his two dogs, a 7 year old English bulldog named Lola, and 3 year old French bulldog named Poodle.

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