**Robert Sean Leonard** is an American actor known for his precocious and incisive film career. He achieved worldwide fame with his portrayal of Neil Perry in the cult film **Dead Poets Society** (1989), a role that defined his image as a talented and sensitive young man.

His filmography includes other notable titles such as Swing Kids (1993) and Kenneth Branagh's Shakespearean adaptation Much Ado About Nothing (1993), in which he played Claudio. Leonard is often associated with complex, intellectual, and introspective characters capable of expressing a deep emotional range.

Despite having had a notable film career with roles in films such as **The Last Days of Disco** (1998) and **Tape** (2001), Leonard cemented his global fame in the role of Dr. James Wilson in the hit television series **House** (2004-2012), demonstrating his versatility on the small screen as well.