1960Winner
Best Performance
La Dolce Vita
Leo Coleman
Actor
Antioch, Louisiana, USA
September 9, 1919
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1954Nominee
Best Performance
Woman of the River
1960Nominee
Best Performance
Letters of a Novice
Career Highlights
1962Highlight
Best Performance
Vulcan, Son of Giove
1951Highlight
Best Performance
The Medium
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La Dolce Vita