C.J. LeBlanc

Christopher Terrell "CJ" Johnson LeBlanc (born December 12, 1995) is an American actor. As a young actor, he has accomplished much, in what has so far only been the early stages of his career. Success steadily approaches him in the realm of the arts. LeBlanc was born in New Orleans, the son of Akira Maria LeBlanc, an accomplished educator, and Frankie Pierre, an expert carpenter. Immediately following his birth, Frankie and Akira separated. LeBlanc was raised solely by his mother for a small time period until his step-father, Lemuel LeBlanc IV (a retired military Specialist,) came into his life. He has been, in fact, blessed with the opportunity to have a beautiful relationship with both his biological father, and step-father. He has four younger siblings, brother Lemuel "Joshua" LeBlanc, and sisters Jasmine, Kayla, and Brittany. Though born in New Orleans, LeBlanc spent the majority of his life living in between Hawaii and Texas. Due to his step-father being a soldier, he traveled quite frequently. While in Hawaii, LeBlanc attended Leilehua High School for two years and finished out his last two in Houston at Westfield High School. During these years, and some previous ones, he began to participate in both church and community plays. Familiarizing himself with the stage, he quickly became comfortable and performed with ease. It was only a matter of time before he decided it was time to branch off into film. He received his first break following his Freshman year of college at Stephen F. Austin State University. LeBlanc auditioned for what was perceived to be simply a featured role with no dialogue. Once on set, director Jay Roach asked him if he had ever read the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright and if there was a notable line he could recite for the scene. LeBlanc was quick to acknowledge that he had, in fact, read the book and knew the perfect quote. He read the quote as directed, Roach smiled at the scene, and quickly made LeBlanc a principal character in what was the Oscar sought film, Trumbo (2015.) Following this, things began to rapidly progress for LeBlanc's career. He made a mentor out of film producer James Hayman, which, through Hayman's guidance, led into a co-starring role on NCIS: New Orleans (2015.) LeBlanc followed up with two supporting roles in the films Arsenal (2017) and School Spirits (2017). Along with a co-starring role in the forthcoming season of Ballers (2015). LeBlanc is set to star alongside Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming legal drama Just Mercy (2020). He will be portraying John McMillian, son of Walter McMillian, Foxx's character in the film.