Leo Richard Howard was born on July 13, 1997, in Newport Beach, California, as an only child. He grew up in Fallbrook, California, near San Diego. Leo is a talented actor, model, and martial artist who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
Leo's early life was marked by his passion for martial arts, which he began training in at the age of four. By the time he was eight, he had already won three world championships in martial art competitions. He attended Tri-City Christian Schools in Vista, California, and was a member of the Sideswipe Performance Team.
Leo's breakthrough role came when he was cast as Laser Short in the 2009 film Shorts, for which he won a Young Artist Award in 2010. He then went on to play a young Conan in Conan the Barbarian (2011) and a young Snake Eyes in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009),alongside Dennis Quaid and Channing Tatum.
Leo's most notable role was as Jack Brewer in the Disney XD series Kickin' It, which he played from June 13, 2011, until the series finale ended in March 2015.
Leo's parents, Randye Howard and Todd Howard, specialized in breeding English bulldogs at the Big Bulldog Ranch. His father, Todd, is from South Carolina and has English and Scots-Irish ancestry, while his mother, Randye, is from California and has Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent.
Leo's early start in the entertainment industry began when he was just nine years old, when he became the youngest person to perform with the Mullins Sideswipe traveling martial arts group. He also performed his own stunts in the film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).
In his free time, Leo enjoys practicing martial arts and performing with his team. He is a true talent and has made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry.
