Leon Williams(XIV)
Losing both of his parents at four and a half years old, Leon Williams
"Torchy Burns" grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised by his
mother's mom, his Grandmother Eunice O'Neal, his Aunt Kathleen O'Neal
and Uncle, the late Ron O'Neal who starred in the 1972 Blockbuster hit
movie "Super Fly". Leon started acting early on being inspired by his
Uncle Ron who sung Italian Opera songs in the bath room while shaving
and acted in Plays at Karamu House in Cleveland. At age 11 and still in
elementary school, Leon played the character of Louis Leonowens in the
"All City Hit" Play "The King and I" put on by the Glenville High
School Drama Department. Years later, Leon attended and graduated from
Glenville but not before having a small roll in the Drama Departments
production of "Hair". Leon went on to college at Kent State University,
but didn't pursue acting until 2012. Leon lives in Los Angeles, CA. and
is President/Founder of Que Down Corporation and Torchy Burns Flaming
Ember Barbecue Sauce with hopes of going to national production with
his BBQ Sauce.