Leo Howard Biography- His Age, Height, Family Life & Girlfriend

It’s hard to be a child star, especially having to grow up under the scrutiny of the media; This is probably why many child stars pass away quite early. Leo Howard is one of the lucky kids who wasn’t let down by the dangers of fame and success in the entertainment industry from an early age. The American actor began his career at the age of seven when he appeared on an episode of the television show Monk.

Leo Howard is best known for his role in Jack on Kickin’ It, a comedy show on Disney XD. He also holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest director of a television series. He directed a fourth-season episode of Kickin’ It when he was sixteen, earning him the record and laying the foundation for a successful career.

Biography of Leo Howard: Age & Early Life

Leo Richard Howard was born in Newport Beach, California on the 13th ^day of July 1997. The young actor spent a lot of time in Fallbrook, San Diego while growing up. He also attended Tri-City Christian School, a private Christian school located in Vista, California.

Leo is a skilled martial artist, having taken an interest in martial arts from the age of three, although he only began studying it at age four. As he grew older, he began training with world martial arts champion Matt Mullins, becoming Matt’s youngest student. By the time Leo was eight, he had already won three world championships.

The actor enjoys playing the guitar, cooking and collecting antique weapons. He also stated that if he wasn’t an actor he would be a veterinarian due to his love for animals. He spends a lot of his free time volunteering at a local veterinary clinic.

Career

Although he started acting in 2005, Leo Howard made his film debut in 2009 as Eric Brooks in Aussie and Ted’s Big Adventure. That same year, he also starred in the hit movie GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra as Young Snake Eyes. Leo Howard is also a martial artist and often incorporates his martial arts skills into his film and television roles.

He also appeared in Conan the Barbarian, a 2011 fantasy film, portraying the younger version of the titular character. Keeping in the Disney family, he appeared on the second season of Shake It Up as a rival for Cece Jones, who was played by Bella Thorne.

Leo said he was a fan of Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee from a young age and admired the way they incorporated martial arts into their movies.

A few other movies and TV shows Leo has appeared in include Shorts, Logan (2010), Andròn – The Black Maze, Zeke and Luther, and Lab Rats: Bionic Island. In 2016, he directed an episode of the Disney TV series Gamer ‘s Guide to Almost Everything.

Girlfriend, personal life and relationship history

In 2013, Leo Howard started dating Zendaya after they appeared on Shake It Up together. Unfortunately, their relationship was short-lived. Leo then started dating Micayla Johnson, another martial artist. The two were together from 2013 to 2015 before ending their relationship.

The actor was rumored to be dating his Kickin’ It costar, Olivia Holt, although this was never confirmed. In 2017, he was seen in the company of Madeleine White, a British model. Although the relationship was never officially confirmed, they were seen posting photos of each other on social media and even took vacations together.

Beyond that, Leo Howard generally keeps a low profile when it comes to his love life.

Family life

His parents, Todd and Randye Howard, are professional dog breeders specializing in French and English Bulldogs. Apart from dog breeding, her father is also a successful entrepreneur and TV personality.

Growing up, Leo had to be homeschooled to be the star of a hit show. As a result, he spent most of his time at the family home in Studio City. He is close to his parents who have always supported his career choice.

Size weight

Leo Howard’s height is 5 feet 10½ inches (179 cm) while his weight is estimated at 77 kg (170 pounds). The actor has an undeniably stunning physique and his other measurements are: Chest- 44 inches, Arms/Biceps- 15.5 inches and Waist- 32 inches.