Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Melissa Chessington Leo |
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| Known For | Roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, Frozen River, and The Fighter |
| Summary | Melissa Leo is an American actress known for her work in film and television, including an Academy Award-winning performance in The Fighter. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| State University of New York at Purchase | |
| Mount View Theatre School, London |
Personal Life
| She was born in Manhattan and grew up on the Lower East Side. | |
| She has one child. |
Relationships & More
| John Heard (former partner) |
Family
| Mother: Peggy Leo (nÊe Chessington) | |
| Father: Arnold Leo III | |
| Son: John Matthew Heard |
Career
| Debut | 1984 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She made her acting debut in 1985. | |
| 2. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on All My Children. | |
| 3. She won the Academy Award for her performance in The Fighter. |