Acting
Leland White
Leland White hails from Cadiz, Ohio, where he grew up in a family steeped in the traditions of Railroad Workers and Coal Miners. Although his family found success, Leland harbored aspirations of breaking into the entertainment industry and pursuing a career in acting. To support his ambitions, he earned a degree in Radio and Broadcasting from the Radio TV and Broadcasting School located in Huntington Beach, California.
Over the course of his acting career, Leland has made notable appearances in several films, including "Janky Promoters" alongside Ice Cube and Mike Epps, where he played the character KK, and "Straight Outta Compton," where he took on the role of The Lench Mob Bodyguard. His film credits also encompass "Alien Anthropologists" as Big Hudson, "Dead Cruelty" as Peter Bickens, and involvement in projects like "The Frankenstein Theory," "Tattoo Nightmares," and "500 Days of Summer," where he appeared as a wedding guest.
On stage, Leland has showcased his talent in productions such as Donald B. Welch's "My Brother's Keeper," where he portrayed Head, and "Can God's Love Reach in the Dark," directed by Spencer Collins, as Uncle Tony. He refined his craft through rigorous training in acting and scene study at various esteemed institutions and received stunt training in weapons and hand combat.
Beyond acting, Leland is a devoted father to six children and two grandchildren. He operates an internet radio station, O.T.R. On The Rise, which aims to uplift youth and support unsigned music artists, alongside owning Street Notes Records in partnership with Universal Music Group. Leland champions the belief that life's struggles can be overcome, encouraging others to pursue their dreams with resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement.
