Les is an accomplished actor, beginning his acting career many years ago as a member of the former and prestigious D.C. Black Repertory Company, founded by actor Robert Hooks, in Washington, D.C. Les has had many fine performances, here in Pittsburgh, for such theaters as Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Co., New Horizon Theater, Gargaro Productions and the former Kuntu Repertory Theater. Les may be best remembered, previously, as “Turnbo” in PPTCO’s past highly successful productions of August Wilson’s “Jitney” and as “The Great Father” in Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s critically acclaimed, and award-winning production of, “A Gathering of Sons”, all directed by Mark Clayton Southers. Les also produced and hosted his own local public access variety television show entitled, "The Howard Entertainment Showcase". Les is also an accomplished jazz singer and can be seen performing at many of the jazz venues here in Pittsburgh. Les is thrilled to be working and collaborating with the brilliant mind of Lorenzo Boone!