Lee Thompson Young Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Lee Thompson Young Biography

Lee Thompson Young is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on February 1, 1984 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. The actor played the lead role in The Famous Jett Jackson series on the Disney Channel.

He was once offered the chance to play the character of He once had the opportunity to depict the role of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a play. in a stage production.

Young moved to New York City in June 1996, but it was not until the next year that he auditioned for the part of Jett Jackson in The Famous Jett Jackson. He filmed the pilot and found out in June 1998 that the Disney Channel had picked up the show; it would go on to become a Disney Channel Original Movie in June 2001. Young also starred in Johnny Tsunami (1999), another Disney Channel Original Movie, as Sam Sterling. Although the movie was successful, he did not reprise the role in the sequel, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007).

Young appeared in the feature film Akeelah and the Bee (2006), playing Akeelah’s brother Devon. He played National Guard rookie, Delmar, in The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007). In 2009, Young played a cocky surgical intern in the hit comedy show Scrubs. It is revealed that his character had been overweight during childhood. The character becomes involved in a romance with one of the medical interns.

He was the son of Tommy as well as Velma. He tragically took his own life at the age of 29.

NameLee Thompson Young
First NameLee
Last NameYoung
OccupationTv Actor
BirthdayFebruary 1
Birth Year1984
Place of BirthColumbia
Home TownSouth Carolina
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
ParentsVelma Love, Tommy Scott Young
SiblingsTamu Lewis
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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After the cancellation of The Famous Jett Jackson, Young had guest spots in the CBS series The Guardian. He also had a part in the movie Friday Night Lights (2004), portraying Chris Comer, and a part in the Jamie Foxx movie Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004). Lee appeared on UPN’s TV drama series South Beach, and he portrayed Victor Stone (known in DC Comics as Cyborg) in a fifth-season episode of the television series Smallville, in 2006; which character he reprised in the Season Six episode “Justice” (airdate January 18, 2007), and again in the Season Nine finale “Salvation” (airdate May 14, 2010).

Lee Thompson Young Net Worth

Lee Thompson Young is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Thompson Young's net worth $250 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He performed in a variety of local theaters, after he made his debut in a stage performance at the age 10.

He was the Boston Detective on the TNT series Rizzoli & Isles.

Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984 – August 19, 2013) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his adolescent role as the title character on the Disney Channel television series The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001) and as Chris Comer in the movie Friday Night Lights (2004). His last starring role was as Boston police detective Barry Frost on the TNT police drama series Rizzoli & Isles (2010–14).

Net Worth$250 Thousand
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

On August 19, 2013, Young failed to show up to film an episode of Rizzoli & Isles. Police were called to do a wellbeing check on him at his Los Angeles apartment, where he was found dead. His manager stated that the actor had committed suicide. Police confirmed the cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Young had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, for which he had been taking medication, and had been suffering from depression before his death.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lee Thompson Young height 5 ft 10 in Lee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 10 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Young graduated with Honors from the University of Southern California, where he majored in Cinematic Arts and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Young enjoyed writing and wrote the screenplay for the 2007 short film Mano.

Who is Lee Thompson Young Dating?

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Top Facts about Lee Thompson Young

  • Lee Thompson Young was born on February 1, 1984.
  • He began his acting career at age 12.
  • Young starred in Disney Channel’s “The Famous Jett Jackson.”
  • He graduated from the University of Southern California.
  • Young appeared in films such as “Friday Night Lights” and “Akeelah and the Bee.”
  • He played Detective Barry Frost on TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles.”
  • Young tragically died by suicide on August 19, 2013.
  • He was only 29 years old at the time of his death.
  • The Lee Thompson Young Foundation raises awareness about mental health issues.
  • His legacy continues to inspire fans and fellow actors alike.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Lee Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lee Thompson Young celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

    What did Lee Thompson Young died from?

    On August 19, 2013, Young failed to show up to film an episode of Rizzoli & Isles. Police were called to do a wellbeing check on him at his Los Angeles apartment, where he was found dead. His manager stated that the actor died by suicide. Police confirmed the cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

    What happened to Lee Thompson Young actor?

    By the age of 29, he was a regular on another popular television show, playing Detective Barry Frost on TNT’s ‘Rizzoli and Isles. ‘ In August 2013, something changed. “After we knew that Lee was found dead in his apartment from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, we, of course, were stunned,” said Love.

    How old was Lee Thompson Young?

    29 years (1984–2013)

    Why did Frost leave Rizzoli and Isles?

    The Barry Frost character had to be written off of “Rizzoli & Isles” due to tragic circumstances in real life, which is why Barry’s funeral in Season 5, Episode 2 is so emotional. The Boston Police Detective is killed during the Season 5 premiere, dying in a car accident as he’s coming back from a vacation.

    Who replaced Frost on Rizzoli and Isles?

    Idara Victor
    BornNew York, New York, United States
    Alma materWharton School of Business Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
    OccupationActress
    Years active2004–present
    You may read full biography about Lee Thompson Young from Wikipedia.

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