Person

Leo Solomon

Acting

Known for: Acting
From: New York City, New York, USA

Leo Solomon is an award-winning actor with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in acting & theater performance from the Actors Studio Drama School in New York and is a Finalist to become a Lifetime member at the world renowned The Actors Studio where he studies with Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons; a former student and protege of legendary acting teacher and founder of the Method Acting - Lee Strasberg. Leo is conversational in Dari/Farsi, Hindi, Spanish, and French. Leo and his seven brothers grew up in Minnesota and all attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with 18 degrees between them, ranging from PHDs to JDs, MDs and MBAs. Leo is also passionate about playing classical piano. Recognized notably for his recurring role as Rahim on Veep (HBO), his TV credits include Homeland, Blue Bloods, NCIS, Lie to Me and he's won several awards in various feature films under the Best Lead Actor category. Leo's recent performances on Broadway includes performing a reading of Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain by award winning writer Jamil Jan Kochai at The Symphony Space, and Off-Broadway in Sex Work Sex Play by Caytha Jentis.