The iconic celebrity in the cover photo once had no money before becoming a big star and a father of four. He has also triumphantly persevered in life despite his enduring battle with Parkinson’s.
A world-renowned actor, author, and activist, best known for his incredible career in Hollywood, which has seen him receive honorary awards, once struggled to make ends meet. Born in Alberta, Canada, in 1961 to a retired Army sergeant and payroll clerk, this star’s knack for acting shined through when he joined his school’s drama club in junior high. His family had settled in Burnaby, British Columbia, at the time.
At first, the actor decided to act in school plays as a way to meet girls; however, he discovered that the art form was something he actually wanted to do. After receiving encouragement from his drama teacher to audition for a Canadian series called “Leo & Me,” the budding talent auditioned and won the part.After scoring the part in the series, he went on to land a few more roles in Canada and worked at a local theater in Vancouver. The parts he would typically get were ones that required him to play characters that were much younger than he was.
His small frame and charming, boyish features enabled him to pass playing as a kid. While recently promoting his new biopic, fans got a chance to reminisce over his former shows where he played younger characters:
“How cute he was as 16 played as 12. His voice still as he didn’t grown.”
After his acting feats in Canada, the author left school and moved to Los Angeles at 17. The young star on the rise wanted to pursue a career in acting…CONTINUE READING