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Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Born:14. september 1960

Place of Birth:New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Melissa Leo, born on September 14, 1960, is an esteemed American actress known for her remarkable performances on both the big screen and television. With a career spanning over three decades, Leo has captivated audiences with her versatility and raw talent since her acting debut in 1985. Notably, she garnered early recognition with a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the drama series "All My Children."

One of Leo's most memorable portrayals was as Det. Sgt. Kay Howard in the acclaimed series "Homicide: Life on the Street," where she showcased her exceptional acting prowess for five seasons from 1993 to 1997. Her talent and dedication to her craft did not go unnoticed, as she began to receive critical acclaim and accolades for her work in various films.

Leo's career reached new heights when she delivered a stellar performance as Alice Ward in the biographical sports drama "The Fighter" in 2010. Her portrayal of the complex character earned her widespread praise, culminating in prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, and the coveted Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Beyond her remarkable achievements in film, Leo has also made a lasting impact on television, currently gracing the screen in the series "Treme." Her ability to immerse herself in diverse roles and bring depth to her characters has solidified her reputation as one of the most talented actresses in the industry.

Off-screen, Melissa Leo leads a private life in Stone Ridge, New York, where she cherishes moments with her two sons, John Matthew Heard and Adam. Her dedication to her family and craft exemplifies her multifaceted nature, both as a devoted mother and a celebrated actress who continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

Melissa Leo's commitment to her craft and her ability to breathe life into every character she embodies have established her as a true powerhouse in the world of entertainment. With a career marked by accolades and unforgettable performances, Leo's legacy as a versatile and talented actress remains unrivaled.

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Prisoners

Prisoners

Holly Jones

2013

Keller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street.
The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Susan Plummer

2014

McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
The Equalizer 3

The Equalizer 3

Susan Plummer

2023

Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.
Oblivion

Oblivion

Sally

2013

Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. His existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.
The Big Short

The Big Short

Georgia Hale

2015

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
The Equalizer 2

The Equalizer 2

Susan Plummer

2018

Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.
London Has Fallen

London Has Fallen

Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan

2016

In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders.
Olympus Has Fallen

Olympus Has Fallen

Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan

2013

When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
The Fighter

The Fighter

Alice Ward

2010

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
The Clean Up Crew

The Clean Up Crew

Siobhan

2024

When a crime scene clean up crew discovers a briefcase full of money, they must out smart a criminal kingpin and corrupt FBI agents who want it back.
Snowden

Snowden

Laura Poitras

2016

CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Laura

2005

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Everybody's Fine

Everybody's Fine

Colleen

2009

Eight months after the death of his wife, Frank Goode looks forward to a reunion with his four adult children. When all of them cancel their visits at the last minute, Frank, against the advice of his doctor, sets out on a road trip to reconnect with his offspring. As he visits each one in turn, Frank finds that his children's lives are not quite as picture-perfect as they've made them out to be.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Rachel

2005

When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.
Red State

Red State

Sara

2011

Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter Christian fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda.
Novitiate

Novitiate

Reverend Mother

2017

In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
Charlie Countryman

Charlie Countryman

Kate

2013

While traveling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.
Conviction

Conviction

Nancy Taylor

2010

When Betty Anne Waters' older brother Kenny is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction. Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice, Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor, meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother - and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
Long Gone Heroes

Long Gone Heroes

Olivia

2024

Gunner, a special forces soldier who has witnessed the darkest side of country and combat, is forced back into the field of battle to save his niece, who is being held in South America. As the fight intensifies, Gunner and his team discover that her disappearance is part of a corrupt private operation that hits way too close to home.
Welcome to the Rileys

Welcome to the Rileys

Lois Riley

2010

Years after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. Doug escapes to New Orleans on a business trip. Compelled by urgencies he doesn’t understand, he insinuates himself into the life of an underage hooker, becoming her platonic guardian.
Righteous Kill

Righteous Kill

Cheryl

2008

Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Homicide: The Movie

Homicide: The Movie

Kay Howard

2000

Retired police lieutenant Al Giardello is running for mayor when he is suddenly shot at a press conference. All of the detectives, past and present, clamor for an opportunity to help find the shooter.
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Bette Altmann

2014

After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.

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