Kenny Leon

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Kenny Leon is an American actor, director and producer. He is notable for his extensive work on Broadway, on television, and in regional theater. He has received a Tony Award and a Drama League Award as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Drama Desk Award.

Leon won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for ''A Raisin in the Sun'' (2014). He was Tony-nominated for ''Fences'' (2010) and ''A Soldier's Play'' (2019). He has also directed notable productions of ''Radio Golf'' (2007), ''Topdog/Underdog'' (2022) and ''Purlie Victorious'' (2023). He received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for ''Hairspray Live!'' (2017), ''American Son'' (2019), and ''Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia'' (2021).