Francesco Leone
Acting
Francesco Leone is a New York City based SAG / AEA actor originally from Detroit. He holds a BFA from Wayne State University and has studied at the prestigious Moscow Art Theatre, improv at The Magnet Theatre, and Balinese Mask / Michael Chekhov technique at Studio 5 Conservatory in Brooklyn and The Theatre Work Center in Bali.
Francesco continually works on his craft by taking workshops through Actors Connection and SAG and is currently taking classes at Matthew Corozine Acting Studio in NYC.
Francesco takes pride in living an active lifestyle. He is a member of Unleashed NYC in Long Island City, Queens, and is constantly pushing his athletic boundaries by tackling his personal records, as well as participating in competitions and races. In 2024, he competed in the Spartan Race, Crossfit Open, and Hyrox, as well as ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon and the NYC Marathon. In 2025, he again competed in the Crossfit Open and Hyrox, as well as took on a coaching position at Unleashed NYC. Francesco is currently training to compete in the solo men's division in Hyrox in NYC again in June 2026.
Francesco has also utilized his athletic skills by working with SAGA Action Arts. focusing on theatrical stage combat for the camera.
Francesco lives in Astoria, Queens with his five year old rescue pup, Koda.
Francesco loves traveling and learning about different cultures and people. Internationally, he has traveled to Moscow, St. Petersburg. Paris, London, Barcelona and Bali. He is looking forward to adding more cities and countries to the list in the coming years.