Leo Richard Howard (born July 13, 1997) is an American actor, model and martial artist who is best known for his recurring role as Logan Hunter in Disney Channel's Shake It Up.
Howard was born on July 13, 1997 in Newport Beach, California. He is the son of Randye and Todd "The Big Bulldog" Howard. His parents are professional dog breeders and operate The Big Bulldog Ranch, where they specialize in breeding English and French bulldogs. His father is also an evicion specialist and process server starring in Spike TV's Worlds Worst Tenants. He attended Tri-City Christian Schools in Vista, California. Howard spent much time of his childhood growing up in the smalltown of Fallbrook in Northern San Diego County, before devoting himself to a full-time acting career.
Biography[]
He began his martial arts training at the age of four and an acting career at the age of seven. Howard is known for incorporating his karate skills into his feature film and television roles as Young Snake Eye in the 2009 action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, as Young Conan in the 2011 fantasy film Conan the Barbarian and as Jack Brewer on the Disney XD comedy series Kickin' It. He had a recurring role as Logan Hunter on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up. In 2009, Howard starred as the title character Leo Little, the host of the short lived Disney Channel show Leo Little's Big Show, played Hark Hamlin in Disney XD's Zeke and Luther and directed two episodes of Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything.
Personal life[]
Howard was hoome schooled to accomendate his busy work schedule on Kickin' It and spent the most of his time living in the Howard family's home in Studio City, California when he worked but still considered his childhood town of Fallbrook home. Howard's hobbies include cooking, playing guitar and collecting antique weapons, including swords and knives. The centerpiece of his collection being the big "Conan" sword that was presented to him after filming was completed on Conan the Barbarian. Howard has expressed a love for animals and has a pet sheepdog named Murphy. He is also interested in veterinary medicine and volunteers at his local veterinary clinic in his free time.
