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Leon Ung Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 September 2010

Age13 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceLondon, U.K.

ProfessionActor, Dancer, Model, Stunt Performer, Musician

NationalityBritish

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Thi Ung; Mother - Asha Ung; Brothers - Kyan Ung, Aareon Ung

Leon Ung Biography

Leon Ung is a young British performer from London known for his work as an actor, dancer, model, stunt performer and musician. A celebrated breakdancer and

Early life and background
Leon Ung was born on 21 September 2010 in London, United Kingdom. He grew up in a multicultural family: his father, Thi Ung, is Cambodian and his mother, Asha Ung, is Indian. Leon spent his early years in London and identifies as British. He has two older brothers: Kyan Ung, who has worked as an actor, and Aareon Ung, who competes as a gymnast.

Leon has spoken about his family’s history of displacement. Members of his family fled Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge era and were among refugees rescued at sea before eventually settling in the United Kingdom. His family spent time in a refugee camp in Sopley, in the New Forest near Christchurch, after arriving in the UK.

Early interests and training
From a young age Leon pursued a wide range of physical disciplines. He trains in martial arts, including Kung-Fu and Jiu Jitsu, and has an interest in weapon training. He is also a gymnast, skateboarder and fitness enthusiast who shares workout content publicly. Musically, Leon is a drummer with a Grade 3 qualification and is proficient on piano. He lists hobbies such as swimming, travelling, breakdancing, street dancing and skateboarding.

Career
Leon Ung’s professional life blends performance across screen, stage and commercial work. He has been credited as an actor, dancer, model, stunt performer and choreographer. As a breakdancer he rose to national prominence in the UK, achieving a Triple Champ Winner title at the U.K. StreetDance Championships in 2022 by winning first place across multiple breaking categories.

His screen work includes an appearance as Nas in the 2020 short film The Long Goodbye, directed by Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia, which later won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short. Leon also appeared in the 2022 Netflix release Matilda the Musical and performed as Young Bobby Deol in the 2023 film Animal.

Leon has been visible in commercial advertising from a young age. He featured in a Sainsbury’s Christmas commercial directed by Michael Gracey in 2018 and in a Heinz Baked Beans advertisement as a drummer in 2019. He has also worked on a Marvel toy commercial where he played Spider-Man and performed Black Panther stunts.

Beyond acting and commercials, Leon performs and choreographs in contemporary settings. He choreographed and performed as a ‘‘Metahuman’’ for an AI music-video project showcased at a Global AI Generative Conference. He has worked as a model and content creator for clothing brands, and he has created scripted material.

Public profile
Leon Ung is often described as a top-level breakdancer in the UK and is active across several creative fields. He regularly shares training and performance content on social media and works in roles that combine dance, stunt work and music. He has expressed views about representation in the film industry, noting the challenge of finding roles that reflect his mixed heritage.

Community and collaborations
Leon has been involved with cultural and charitable projects. He worked as a YouTube presenter for artist Lubaina Himid during a Tate Gallery exhibition in 2022. He also collaborated with the Refugee Council on campaign support and presented a film at the Glastonbury Festival in 2023.

Latest updates
Recent credits include his appearance in the film Animal (2023) as Young Bobby Deol, his continued competition success on the UK street dance circuit, and his participation in high-profile commercial and creative projects such as AI music-video choreography and brand collaborations. He continues to develop as a multidisciplinary performer—combining dance, acting, stunt work and music—while advocating for broader representation on screen.
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Recent Work

Animal

Appeared as Young Bobby Deol in the 2023 film Animal.

2023
Matilda the Musical

Appeared in the 2022 Netflix film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.

2022
The Long Goodbye

Played Nas in the 2020 Oscar-winning short film directed by Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia.

2020
U.K. StreetDance Championships

Triple Champ Winner, winning first place across Breaking categories in 2022.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Triple Champ Winner at the U.K. StreetDance Championships (2022)
  2. Played Nas in the Academy Award-winning short film The Long Goodbye (2020)
  3. Appeared in Matilda the Musical (2022) and Animal (2023)
  4. Featured in national commercials including Sainsbury’s (2018) and Heinz (2019)
  5. Choreographed and performed for an AI music-video showcased at a global conference
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leon Ung born?

21 September 2010

What is Leon Ung known for?

Actor, Dancer, Model, Stunt Performer, Musician

What is Leon Ung’s marital status?

Unmarried