Leonard Lee Thomas (born August 31, 1961)[1] is an American film and television actor.
He is perhaps best known for his role as Big Brother ADP General Patton in Spike Lee's film School Daze.
In particular, his most notable film roles are in Spike Lee movies including School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Malcolm X.
He also starred other movies such as Bad Lieutenant and Black Snake Moan and TV shows like Gemini Division and Law & Order.
In 1990, Thomas married actress Iris Little, who is best known for her role as Judge Barbara Lansky in the drama show Law & Order.