| Melissa Leo Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 14, 1960 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hair Color | Red |
Melissa Leo is an American actress who has given riveting performances in films such as 21 Grams (2003), Frozen River (2008), The Fighter (2010), etc. Additionally, her notable television work includes Mildred Pierce (2011), Louie (2012), and Homicide: Life on the Street (1993-1997).
Born Name
Melissa Chessington Leo
Nick Name
Melissa
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Manhattan, New York, United States
Residence
Stone Ridge, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Melissa was educated at the Bellows Falls High School in Vermont.
She studied acting at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London and later, the State University of New York but dropped out before graduating.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Arnold Leo III (Editor, Fisherman, Spokesman for the East Hampton Baymen’s Association)
- Mother – Margaret Chessington (Teacher)
- Siblings – Erik Leo (Older Brother)
- Others – Christine Leo Roussel (Paternal Aunt) (Art Historian)
Manager
Melissa has been represented by –
- Untitled Entertainment
- Creative Artists Agency
Net Worth
Melissa Leo’s net worth was $9 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melissa Leo has dated –
- John Heard (1985-1987) – The Oscar-winning star dated Home Alone actor John Heard from 1985 until 1987. Their relationship produced a son named John Matthew Heard (b. June 17, 1987).
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has English, German, and distant Scottish ancestry.
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Vibrant smile
- Tattoos on her chest (of a bird) and ankle
Religion
Atheism
Melissa Leo Facts
- She accidentally dropped the f-bomb during her Oscar speech for The Fighter in 2011. Leo later apologized for the inappropriate choice of words.
- Melissa faced a lot of criticism for promoting her own Oscar campaign with a self-funded glamorous photoshoot; a move considered off-putting by the Academy voters. However, she proved her detractors wrong by winning the golden statue in the end.
- She famously refused to identify as a feminist in 2012 stating her dislike for labels and categories as the reason.
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