Scene from Streetwalkin' (1985)

Alternate Names: Margaret May, Margaret May II, Melissa Chessington Leo, Margaret May, Melissa Chessington Leo, ملیسا لیو, 멜리사 레오

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First Appearances:

• I'm Only There... (1984) as Maggie

Most Important Roles:

• 21 Grams (2003) as Marianne Jordan
• Frozen River (2008) as Ray Eddy
• Hide and Seek (2005) as Laura
• Bonnie (2022) as Self
• Homicide: The Movie (2000) as Kay Howard
• Welcome to the Rileys (2010) as Lois Riley
• The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) as Rachel
• Lullaby (2008) as Stephanie
• Measure of Revenge (2022) as Lillian
• The House Is Burning (2006) as Mrs. Miller

Career Highlights:

• 21 Grams (2003)
• Frozen River (2008)
• Hide and Seek (2005)
• Bonnie (2022)
• Homicide: The Movie (2000)
• Welcome to the Rileys (2010)
• The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)
• Lullaby (2008)
• Measure of Revenge (2022)
• The House Is Burning (2006)

Awards:

• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (2011)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (2013)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (2011)

Melissa Leo was born on September 14, 1960, in New York City, USA. Her acting debut was in 1985 with a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for 'All My Children'. Notably, she portrayed Det. Sgt. Kay Howard in 'Homicide: Life on the Street' from 1993 to 1997. Leo gained critical acclaim and awards, including an Oscar nomination, for her role as Alice Ward in 'The Fighter' (2010). She currently resides in Stone Ridge, New York with her two sons John Matthew Heard (born 1987) and Adam (adopted - born 1984).

Alternate Names: Samantha Fox, Samantha Four, Samanta Fox, Sammatha Fox, Semantha Fox, Sally Mane, Stacia Micula, Stasia Micula

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