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Annaleigh Ashford Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1985-06-25

Birthplace:
Denver, Colorado, USA

Credits:
58 Total Roles

Annaleigh Ashford

Acting

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Biography

Annaleigh Amanda Ashford (born June 25, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked (2005–2006; 2007–08), and Margot in Legally Blonde (2007), as well as for originating the role of Lauren in Kinky Boots (2013–14), a performance for which she received a 2013 Tony nomination. Ashford won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Essie Carmichael in the revival of You Can't Take It with You (2014–15).

In 2017, she starred as Dot/Marie in the critically acclaimed, limited-run revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Additionally, she is known for portraying the role of Betty DiMello on the period drama television series Masters of Sex, which ran for four seasons on Showtime. In 2019, she starred as Jenny Aquila in Bad Education, and, in 2020, as Paula Jones in Impeachment: American Crime Story.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Stumble TV Jolene Tittel
2025 Sane Inside Insanity MOVIE Self
2025 Happy Face TV Melissa Reed
2025 Hollywood Squares TV Self
2024 Death Wish MOVIE Flight Attendant (voice)
2024 Hold Your Breath MOVIE Esther Smith
2024 Elsbeth TV Sharon Norman
2022 Welcome to Chippendales TV Irene
2021 Show of Titles MOVIE "She Loves Me" Performer
2021 25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love MOVIE Self

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