Background
Small, Leila Danette-Madison was born on August 23, 1909 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Daniel Mays Madison and Leila (Joplin) Madison-Williams.
Small, Leila Danette-Madison was born on August 23, 1909 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Daniel Mays Madison and Leila (Joplin) Madison-Williams.
Bachelor of Science, Morgan State College. Master of Arts, Maryland University.
Elementary teacher, City Board of Education, Baltimore, 1932-1942; speech specialist, District of Columbia Board Education, Washington, 1958-1968; actress, Actors Equity Association, New York City, since 1968.
Member Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of television and Radio Artists.
Married Clarence Elias Small, September 18, 1926.