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Lenny Castro(I)

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  • Actor
  • Composer
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Lenny Castro was born on 12 January 1950 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an actor and composer, known for Bowfinger (1999), A Star Is Born (2018) and Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023). He is married to Chie Crakamamura. He was previously married to Paulette Brown.
BornJanuary 12, 1950
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    Known for

    Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger (1999)
    Bowfinger
    6.5
    • Music Department(latin percussion)
    • 1999
    Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018)
    A Star Is Born
    7.6
    • Super Group Percussionist
    • 2018
    Toni Collette, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Salish Matter, Jordan Matter, Annie Murphy, Lana Condor, and Blue Chapman in Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)
    Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
    5.7
    • Music Department(Ride Like The Wind)
    • 2023
    Hotel (2001)
    Hotel
    4.1
    • Music Department(as Leonard Castro, percussion)
    • 2001

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • Toni Collette, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Salish Matter, Jordan Matter, Annie Murphy, Lana Condor, and Blue Chapman in Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)
      Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
      5.7
      • congas: Ride Like The Wind
      • 2023
    • James Earl Jones, Kathy Griffin, Alfre Woodard, Scott Adsit, Carlos Alazraqui, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Michael Beattie, Bob Bergen, Sebastian Cavazza, Cedric The Entertainer, Dane Cook, Walt Dohrn, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Penny Johnson Jerald, John Kani, Florence Kasumba, Beyoncé, Phil LaMarr, Danny Mann, Mike Mitchell, Don Rickles, Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris, Peter Sohn, Aron Warner, Christopher Knights, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Will.i.am, Kristen DeLuca, Christopher Lee Parson, J. Lee, Donald Glover, Eric André, Billy Eichner, Teri Reeves, Ryan Potter, Chance the Rapper, Kristen Phaneuf, JD McCrary, Josh McCrary, and Shahadi Wright Joseph in The Lion King (2019)
      The Lion King
      6.8
      • musician: percussion (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Tom Petty in Soundstage (2003)
      Soundstage
      7.8
      TV Series
      • percussion
      • 2008
    • Will Smith in Hancock (2008)
      Hancock
      6.4
      • musician: hand percussion (uncredited)
      • 2008
    • Shut Up & Sing (2006)
      Shut Up & Sing
      7.6
      • musician: percussion
      • 2006
    • Mark Wahlberg, André 3000, Tyrese Gibson, and Garrett Hedlund in Four Brothers (2005)
      Four Brothers
      6.8
      • musician: hand percussion (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Denzel Washington, Sanaa Lathan, and Eva Mendes in Out of Time (2003)
      Out of Time
      6.5
      • musician: percussion (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Hotel (2001)
      Hotel
      4.1
      • musician: percussion (as Leonard Castro)
      • 2001
    • Ted Danson, David Paymer, Martin Short, Elisabeth Moss, Alfre Woodard, Hope Davis, Zooey Deschanel, and Pruitt Taylor Vince in Mumford (1999)
      Mumford
      6.8
      • musician: percussion (uncredited)
      • 1999
    • Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger (1999)
      Bowfinger
      6.5
      • musician: latin percussion
      • 1999
    • Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Fleetwood Mac in Fleetwood Mac: The Dance (1997)
      Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
      8.7
      TV Special
      • percussion
      • 1997
    • Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric in Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
      Speed 2: Cruise Control
      4.0
      • musician: percussion (uncredited)
      • 1997
    • Robin Williams and Billy Crystal in Fathers' Day (1997)
      Fathers' Day
      5.3
      • musician: percussion (uncredited)
      • 1997
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
      Eraser
      6.2
      • musician: latin percussion (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Richard Gere in Primal Fear (1996)
      Primal Fear
      7.7
      • musician: percussion solo (uncredited)
      • 1996

    Actor

    • Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018)
      A Star Is Born
      7.6
      • Super Group Percussionist
      • 2018
    • Save Every City
      Short
      • Voice Talent - Irresistible Groove (voice)
      • 2012
    • Fergie and Slash in Slash - Beautiful Dangerous (2010)
      Slash - Beautiful Dangerous
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Percussion
      • 2010
    • Peter Sallis in M.U.G.E.N (1999)
      M.U.G.E.N
      7.2
      Video Game
      • 1999
    • Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, and TOTO in Toto: Till the End (1987)
      Toto: Till the End
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1987
    • Toto: Without Your Love (1986)
      Toto: Without Your Love
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1986
    • Toto: I'll Be Over You (1986)
      Toto: I'll Be Over You
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1986
    • Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, TOTO, and Fergie Frederiksen in Toto: How Does It Feel (1985)
      Toto: How Does It Feel
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1985
    • Toto: Holyanna (1985)
      Toto: Holyanna
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1985
    • Toto: Angel Don't Cry (1984)
      Toto: Angel Don't Cry
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1984
    • Toto: Waiting for Your Love (1983)
      Toto: Waiting for Your Love
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1983
    • TOTO in Toto: Africa (1982)
      Toto: Africa
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1982
    • Toto: Live for Today (1980)
      Toto: Live for Today
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1980
    • Toto: Goodbye Elenore (1980)
      Toto: Goodbye Elenore
      5.0
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1980
    • Toto: All Us Boys (1980)
      Toto: All Us Boys
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Lenny Castro
      • 1980

    Composer

    • All Star Band
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2014

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Leonard Castro
    • Born
      • January 12, 1950
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Spouses
        Paulette Brown? - 1998 (her death, 2 children)

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