
Person
Leo Coleman
Acting · 1919–2007 · Antioch, Louisiana, USA
Biography
Leo Coleman was an African-American dancer, choreographer, and actor who performed with Katherine Dunham's troupe and appeared in a number of Italian films. He made his Broadway debut in Gian Carlo Menotti's opera The Medium, and went on to star in the Italian film production of the opera.
Known for

La Dolce Vita
Negro Dancer (uncredited)

Letters of a Novice
Choreographer

Woman of the River
Choreographer

Vulcan, Son of Giove
Choreographer

The Medium
Toby
Filmography
- 1962Vulcan, Son of GioveChoreographer
- 1960Letters of a NoviceChoreographer
- 1960La Dolce VitaNegro Dancer (uncredited)
- 1954Woman of the RiverChoreographer
- 1951The MediumToby
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