| Melissa Leo | |
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Full Name |
Melissa Chessington Leo |
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Birthdate |
September 14, 1960 |
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Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA |
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Children |
2 |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1984-1985 |
Melissa Leo's time in daytime was brief, Leo appeared on All My Children for around a year as Linda Warner. Leo has appeared in numerous feature films and made guest appearances on TV series since her run on daytime. Leo's career has been on fire since appearing in 2010's The Fighter which won her a Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Personal Life[]
Leo has two sons, Adam Leo (b. 1984) and John Matthew (b. 1987). John is her son with John Heard.
Soapography[]
- Linda Warner on All My Children (1984-1985)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ingenue | Linda Warner, All My Children | N |
Academy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | MOVIE | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Actress | Frozen River | N |
| 2011 | Best Supporting Actress | The Fighter | W |
Golden Globes Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | MOVIE | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Supporting Actress | The Fighter | W |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outstanding Supporting Actress - Miniseries/Movie | Mildred Pierce | N |
| 2013 | Oustanding Guest Actress - Comedy | Louie | W |
| 2016 | Supporting Actress - Limited Series/Movies | All the Way | N |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | MOVIE | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Female Actor in A Leading Role | Frozen River | N |
| 2011 | Outstanding Ensemble | The Fighter | N |
| 2011 | Outstanding Supporting Female Actor | The Fighter | W |
| 2016 | Outstanding Ensemble | The Big Short | N |