Willi Ninja Net Worth
Publish date: 2024-08-11
William Roscoe Leake net worth is
$20 Million
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Willi Ninja (April 12, 1961 – September 2, 2006) was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his appearance in the documentary film Paris is Burning.Ninja, a gay man known as the godfather of 'voguing', was a fixture of ball culture at Harlem's drag balls who took inspiration from sources as far-flung as Fred Astaire and the world of haute couture to develop a unique style of dance and movement. He caught the attention of Paris is Burning director Jennie Livingston, who featured Ninja prominently in the film. The film, a critical and box office success, served as a springboard for Ninja. He parlayed his appearance into performances with a number of dance troupes and choreography gigs. His style served as an inspiration to Madonna, who immortalized it in her 1990 hit song and music video "Vogue." He also starred in the earlier music video for Malcolm McLaren's "Deep in Vogue". | Full Name | William Roscoe Leake |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | April 12, 1961 |
| Died | 2006-09-02 |
| Death Cause | AIDS-related heart failure |
| Place Of Birth | Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Height | 6' 3" (1.91 m) |
| Occupation | Dancer and choreographer |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nicknames | Willi Ninja |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | A steady presence at gay Harlem ballrooms in New York from the 1980s. |
| 2 | Featured in the documentary Paris Is Burning (1990) which chronicled the Harlem drag ball competitions. |
| 3 | Also was a choreographer who trained models how to walk on the catwalk and celebrities how to pose for the paparazzi. |
| 4 | Godfather of the dance art form, Voguing, and was the inspiration for Madonna's Vogue music video. |
| 5 | Considered the 'godfather' of the dance art form called "voguing". |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Anthem | 1993 | Short | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Little House That Could | 2013 | Documentary | |
| Motherfucker: A Movie | 2007 | Documentary | |
| Fashion News Live | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| How Do I Look | 2006 | Documentary | |
| I Want to Be a Hilton | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Runway Coach |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Joan Rivers Show | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| Paris Is Burning | 1990 | Documentary | |
| Tongues Untied | 1989 | Documentary | |
| This Week's Music | 1984 | TV Series | Dancer |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2009 | Maverick Movie Award | Maverick Movie Awards | Best Performance: Feature | How Do I Look (2006) |
Known for movies
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