Quick Facts
Born:
1960-09-14
Birthplace:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
139 Total Roles
Melissa Leo
Acting
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Biography
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 âAll My Childrenâ. Her most notable role as was as Det. Sgt. Kay Howard on âHomicide: Life on the Streetâ for the show's first five seasons from 1993â1997.
Following several films, Leo received critical acclaim and national attention in earning several nominations and awards, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Leo earned several awards for her role as Alice Ward in the critically acclaimed film, âThe Fighterâ (2010). For this role Leo won the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Leo currently appears on the television series Treme.Â
Leo currently resides in Stone Ridge, New York and two sons John Matthew Heard (born 1987), and Adam (adopted - born 1984).
Following several films, Leo received critical acclaim and national attention in earning several nominations and awards, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Leo earned several awards for her role as Alice Ward in the critically acclaimed film, âThe Fighterâ (2010). For this role Leo won the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Leo currently appears on the television series Treme.Â
Leo currently resides in Stone Ridge, New York and two sons John Matthew Heard (born 1987), and Adam (adopted - born 1984).
Known For
Prisoners
Holly Jones
Oblivion
Sally
The Equalizer
Susan Plummer
The Big Short
Georgia Hale
Olympus Has Fallen
Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan
Flight
Ellen Block
The Equalizer 2
Susan Plummer
London Has Fallen
Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Passenger MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Knife MOVIE | Detective Carlsen |
| 2025 | Guns Up MOVIE | Michael Temple |
| 2025 | King Ivory MOVIE | Ginger Greene |
| 2024 | AFTER: Poetry Destroys Silence MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Clean Up Crew MOVIE | Siobhan |
| 2024 | Long Gone Heroes MOVIE | Olivia |
| 2023 | The Equalizer 3 MOVIE | Susan Plummer |
| 2022 | Bonnie MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Jane MOVIE | Principal Rhodes |