Background
Leon, Dennis was born on July 27, 1933 in London. Came to the United States, 1951, naturalized, 1956. Son of Ralph and Rebecca (Stone) Leon.
Leon, Dennis was born on July 27, 1933 in London. Came to the United States, 1951, naturalized, 1956. Son of Ralph and Rebecca (Stone) Leon.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Temple University, 1956. Bachelor of Science in Education, Temple University, 1956. Master of Fine Arts, Temple University, 1957.
Doctor (honorary), California College Arts and Crafts, 1993.
Head department fine arts, Philadelphia College Art, 1965-1967; department chairman sculpture, Philadelphia College Art, 1967-1970; professor sculpture, California College Arts and Crafts, Oakland, 1972-1993; professor emeritus, California College Arts and Crafts, Oakland, since 1993.
Consultant Louisiana State Board Regents, 1980. Served with United States Army, 1957-1959.
Married Joan Schaefer, March 20, 1964 (divorced). Children: Ann, Susan. Married Christin Ann Nelson, 1985.