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Melissa Leo

Bio: Melissa Leo (born September 14, 1960) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in 1985, for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Ingenue/Woman in the Drama Series “All My Children”
Born: Wed, Sep 14 1960
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Melissa Leo is 64 years old
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Poster of King Ivory
King Ivory
Melissa Leo will be 64 in King Ivory as 'Ginger Greene'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2025
Poster of AFTER: Poetry Destroys Silence
AFTER: Poetry Destroys Silence
Melissa Leo was 64 in AFTER: Poetry Destroys Silence
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2024
Poster of Long Gone Heroes
Long Gone Heroes
Melissa Leo was 64 in Long Gone Heroes as 'Olivia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2024
Poster of The Clean Up Crew
The Clean Up Crew
Melissa Leo was 63 in The Clean Up Crew as 'Siobhan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2024
Poster of The Knife
The Knife
Melissa Leo was 63 in The Knife as 'Detective Carlsen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 2024
Poster of The Equalizer 3
The Equalizer 3
Melissa Leo was 62 in The Equalizer 3 as 'Susan Plummer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 2023
Poster of Bonnie
Bonnie
Melissa Leo was 62 in Bonnie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 2022
Poster of Jane
Jane
Melissa Leo was 61 in Jane as 'Principal Rhodes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of Alone Together
Alone Together
Melissa Leo was 61 in Alone Together as 'Deborah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2022
Poster of Coast
Coast
Melissa Leo was 61 in Coast as 'Olivia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2022
Poster of Measure of Revenge
Measure of Revenge
Melissa Leo was 61 in Measure of Revenge as 'Lillian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of Ida Red
Ida Red
Melissa Leo was 61 in Ida Red as 'Ida ‘Red’ Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2021
Poster of Thunder Force
Thunder Force
Melissa Leo was 60 in Thunder Force as 'Allie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2021
Poster of Body Brokers
Body Brokers
Melissa Leo was 60 in Body Brokers as 'Dr. White'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2021
Poster of Unlovable
Unlovable
Melissa Leo was 58 in Unlovable as 'Maddie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2
Melissa Leo was 57 in The Equalizer 2 as 'Susan Plummer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 2018
Poster of The Parting Glass
The Parting Glass
Melissa Leo was 57 in The Parting Glass as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2018
Poster of Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer
Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer
Melissa Leo was 57 in Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2018
Poster of Furlough
Furlough
Melissa Leo was 57 in Furlough as 'Joan Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of The Ashram
The Ashram
Melissa Leo was 57 in The Ashram as 'Chandra'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2018
Poster of The View from Up Here
The View from Up Here
Melissa Leo was 57 in The View from Up Here
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2017
Poster of Novitiate
Novitiate
Melissa Leo was 57 in Novitiate as 'Reverend Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2017
Poster of The Most Hated Woman in America
The Most Hated Woman in America
Melissa Leo was 56 in The Most Hated Woman in America as 'Madalyn Murray O'Hair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of Snowden
Snowden
Melissa Leo was 56 in Snowden as 'Laura Poitras'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2016
Poster of All the Way
All the Way
Melissa Leo was 55 in All the Way as 'Lady Bird Johnson'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 23 2016
Poster of Burn Country
Burn Country
Melissa Leo was 55 in Burn Country as 'Gloria'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of London Has Fallen
London Has Fallen
Melissa Leo was 55 in London Has Fallen as 'Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 2016
Poster of The Big Short
The Big Short
Melissa Leo was 55 in The Big Short as 'Georgia Hale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2015
Poster of Damnation: The Flashback
Damnation: The Flashback
Melissa Leo was 55 in Damnation: The Flashback as 'Noda Marra'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 2015
Poster of After the Spill
After the Spill
Melissa Leo was 55 in After the Spill as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 2015
Poster of The Butterfly, The Harp, and The Timepiece
The Butterfly, The Harp, and The Timepiece
Melissa Leo was 54 in The Butterfly, The Harp, and The Timepiece as 'Papillon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 2015
Poster of She's The Best Thing in It
She's The Best Thing in It
Melissa Leo was 54 in She's The Best Thing in It as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of The Ever After
The Ever After
Melissa Leo was 54 in The Ever After as 'Penny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2015
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Melissa Leo was 54 in The Equalizer as 'Susan Plummer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Melissa Leo was 53 in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn as 'Bette Altmann'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 2014
Poster of Dwegons and Leprechauns
Dwegons and Leprechauns
Melissa Leo was 53 in Dwegons and Leprechauns as 'Grandma Fitz / Butterfly McDweg / Mrs. Fitzgerald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2014
Poster of Prisoners
Prisoners
Melissa Leo was 53 in Prisoners as 'Holly Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
Melissa Leo was 52 in Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 2013
Poster of Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Melissa Leo was 52 in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film as 'Robin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2013
Poster of Bottled Up
Bottled Up
Melissa Leo was 52 in Bottled Up as 'Fay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Oblivion
Oblivion
Melissa Leo was 52 in Oblivion as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2013
Poster of Olympus Has Fallen
Olympus Has Fallen
Melissa Leo was 52 in Olympus Has Fallen as 'Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 2013
Poster of Charlie Countryman
Charlie Countryman
Melissa Leo was 52 in Charlie Countryman as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2013
Poster of Flight
Flight
Melissa Leo was 52 in Flight as 'Ellen Block'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Francine
Francine
Melissa Leo was 51 in Francine as 'Francine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 2012
Poster of Why Stop Now?
Why Stop Now?
Melissa Leo was 51 in Why Stop Now? as 'Penny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2012
Poster of The Space Between
The Space Between
Melissa Leo was 50 in The Space Between as 'Montine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of Seven Days in Utopia
Seven Days in Utopia
Melissa Leo was 50 in Seven Days in Utopia as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of Red State
Red State
Melissa Leo was 50 in Red State as 'Sara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2011
Poster of The Sea Is All I Know
The Sea Is All I Know
Melissa Leo was 50 in The Sea Is All I Know as 'Sara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2011
Poster of The Fighter
The Fighter
Melissa Leo was 50 in The Fighter as 'Alice Ward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of Queen of the Lot
Queen of the Lot
Melissa Leo was 50 in Queen of the Lot as 'Aunt Bee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 2010
Poster of Welcome to the Rileys
Welcome to the Rileys
Melissa Leo was 50 in Welcome to the Rileys as 'Lois Riley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Melissa Leo was 50 in Conviction as 'Nancy Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of The Dry Land
The Dry Land
Melissa Leo was 49 in The Dry Land as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2010
Poster of Everybody's Fine
Everybody's Fine
Melissa Leo was 49 in Everybody's Fine as 'Colleen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2009
Poster of According to Greta
According to Greta
Melissa Leo was 49 in According to Greta as 'Karen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2009
Poster of Dear Lemon Lima
Dear Lemon Lima
Melissa Leo was 49 in Dear Lemon Lima as 'Mrs. Howard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Veronika Decides to Die
Veronika Decides to Die
Melissa Leo was 48 in Veronika Decides to Die as 'Mari'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2009
Poster of Don McKay
Don McKay
Melissa Leo was 48 in Don McKay as 'Marie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of True Adolescents
True Adolescents
Melissa Leo was 48 in True Adolescents as 'Sharon Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 2009
Poster of Stephanie's Image
Stephanie's Image
Melissa Leo was 48 in Stephanie's Image as 'Stephanie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2009
Poster of The Alphabet Killer
The Alphabet Killer
Melissa Leo was 48 in The Alphabet Killer as 'Kathy Walsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2008
Poster of Righteous Kill
Righteous Kill
Melissa Leo was 47 in Righteous Kill as 'Cheryl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2008
Poster of Frozen River
Frozen River
Melissa Leo was 47 in Frozen River as 'Ray Eddy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 2008
Poster of Santa Mesa
Santa Mesa
Melissa Leo was 47 in Santa Mesa as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 2008
Poster of Lullaby
Lullaby
Melissa Leo was 47 in Lullaby as 'Stephanie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 2008
Poster of Black Irish
Black Irish
Melissa Leo was 47 in Black Irish as 'Margaret McKay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of Mr. Woodcock
Mr. Woodcock
Melissa Leo was 47 in Mr. Woodcock as 'Sally Jansen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Racing Daylight
Racing Daylight
Melissa Leo was 46 in Racing Daylight as 'Sadie / Anna'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 2007
Poster of I Believe in America
I Believe in America
Melissa Leo was 46 in I Believe in America as 'Soto'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 2007
Poster of Hollywood Dreams
Hollywood Dreams
Melissa Leo was 46 in Hollywood Dreams as 'Aunt Bee'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2007
Poster of The Cake Eaters
The Cake Eaters
Melissa Leo was 46 in The Cake Eaters as 'Ceci Kimbrough'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 2007
Poster of Dear Lemon Lima
Dear Lemon Lima
Melissa Leo was 46 in Dear Lemon Lima as 'Mrs. Howard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2007
Poster of Stephanie Daley
Stephanie Daley
Melissa Leo was 46 in Stephanie Daley as 'Miri Daley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2007
Poster of Midnight Son
Midnight Son
Melissa Leo was 46 in Midnight Son as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 2007
Poster of Bomb
Bomb
Melissa Leo was 46 in Bomb
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2007
Poster of One Night
One Night
Melissa Leo was 46 in One Night as 'Wendy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The House Is Burning
The House Is Burning
Melissa Leo was 46 in The House Is Burning as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2006
Poster of The Limbo Room
The Limbo Room
Melissa Leo was 45 in The Limbo Room as 'KC Collins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 2006
Poster of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Melissa Leo was 45 in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada as 'Rachel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of American Gun
American Gun
Melissa Leo was 45 in American Gun as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of Runaway
Runaway
Melissa Leo was 44 in Runaway as 'Lisa Adler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 2005
Poster of Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek
Melissa Leo was 44 in Hide and Seek as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 2005
Poster of Confess
Confess
Melissa Leo was 44 in Confess as 'Agnes Lessor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of From Other Worlds
From Other Worlds
Melissa Leo was 44 in From Other Worlds as 'Miriam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of 21 Grams
21 Grams
Melissa Leo was 42 in 21 Grams as 'Marianne Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2003
Poster of Fear of Fiction
Fear of Fiction
Melissa Leo was 39 in Fear of Fiction as 'Sigrid Anderssen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of Homicide: The Movie
Homicide: The Movie
Melissa Leo was 39 in Homicide: The Movie as 'Kay Howard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 2000
Poster of Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
Melissa Leo was 38 in Code of Ethics as 'Jo DeAngelo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1999
Poster of The 24 Hour Woman
The 24 Hour Woman
Melissa Leo was 38 in The 24 Hour Woman as 'Dr. Suzanne Pincus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1999
Poster of Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Melissa Leo was 36 in Who Is Henry Jaglom? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 1997
Poster of Last Summer in the Hamptons
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Melissa Leo was 35 in Last Summer in the Hamptons as 'Trish Axelrod'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
Melissa Leo was 35 in In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice as 'Carol Manning'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
Melissa Leo was 32 in The Ballad of Little Jo as 'Beatrice Grey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of By a Thread
By a Thread
Melissa Leo was 32 in By a Thread as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception
Melissa Leo was 31 in Immaculate Conception as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of Venice/Venice
Venice/Venice
Melissa Leo was 31 in Venice/Venice as 'Peggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Carolina Skeletons
Carolina Skeletons
Melissa Leo was 31 in Carolina Skeletons as 'Cassie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of The Bride in Black
The Bride in Black
Melissa Leo was 30 in The Bride in Black as 'Mary Margaret'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1990
Poster of Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys
Melissa Leo was 29 in Nasty Boys as 'Katie Morrissey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of A Time of Destiny
A Time of Destiny
Melissa Leo was 27 in A Time of Destiny as 'Josie Larraneta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories
Melissa Leo was 25 in Deadtime Stories as 'Judith 'MaMa' Baer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1986
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Melissa Leo was 25 in Silent Witness as 'Patti Mullen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1985
Poster of Always … But Not Forever
Always … But Not Forever
Melissa Leo was 25 in Always … But Not Forever as 'Peggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of Streetwalkin'
Streetwalkin'
Melissa Leo was 25 in Streetwalkin' as 'Cookie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of I'm Only There...
I'm Only There...
Melissa Leo was 23 in I'm Only There... as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1984
Poster of Untitled André Øvredal Horror Film
Untitled André Øvredal Horror Film
Melissa Leo will be 64+ in Untitled André Øvredal Horror Film
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Returns
Returns
Melissa Leo will be 64+ in Returns
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of I Know This Much Is True
I Know This Much Is True
Melissa Leo was 59+ in I Know This Much Is True as 'Concettina Ipolita Tempesta 'Ma' Birdsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 09 2020
Poster of Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Melissa Leo was 59+ in Dolly Parton's Heartstrings as 'Amelia Meegers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 22 2019
Poster of I'm Dying Up Here
I'm Dying Up Here
Melissa Leo was 56+ in I'm Dying Up Here as 'Goldie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 04 2017
Poster of Wayward Pines
Wayward Pines
Melissa Leo was 54+ in Wayward Pines as 'Nurse Pam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 14 2015
Poster of BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
Melissa Leo was 53+ in BoJack Horseman as 'Ma Nguyen (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Broad City
Broad City
Melissa Leo was 53+ in Broad City as 'Lori'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
Melissa Leo was 52+ in The Arsenio Hall Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce
Melissa Leo was 50+ in Mildred Pierce as 'Lucy Gessler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2011
Poster of Treme
Treme
Melissa Leo was 49+ in Treme as ', Toni Bernette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010
Poster of Shark
Shark
Melissa Leo was 46+ in Shark
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Melissa Leo was 45+ in Criminal Minds as 'Sheriff Georgia Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Melissa Leo was 44+ in Veronica Mars as 'Julia Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Melissa Leo was 43+ in The L Word as 'Winnie Mann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Melissa Leo was 43+ in Cold Case as 'Tayna Raymes (1994 & 2007)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Melissa Leo was 41+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Maureen Curtis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Melissa Leo was 40+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Sybil Perez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
Melissa Leo was 38+ in Legacy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1998
Poster of Scarlett
Scarlett
Melissa Leo was 34+ in Scarlett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1994
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Melissa Leo was 32+ in Homicide: Life on the Street as 'Kay Howard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Melissa Leo was 29+ in Law & Order as 'Donna Cheponis, Defense Attorney Alice Sutton, Sherri Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys
Melissa Leo was 29+ in Nasty Boys as 'Katie Morrissey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of The Young Riders
The Young Riders
Melissa Leo was 29+ in The Young Riders as 'Emma Shannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1989
Poster of Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
Melissa Leo was 25+ in Spenser: For Hire
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Melissa Leo was 25+ in The Equalizer as 'Irina Dzershinsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Melissa Leo was 24+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984