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Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

  1. Melissa Leo in ‘Francine’ Premieres At Berlin Film Festival
    Wall Street Journal Blogs logo Wall Street Journal Blogs 4 days ago

    Without rehabilitation and subsequent support, she spirals helplessly downward as other characters—and the viewer—look on. Speakeasy sat down in Berlin with co-directors and co-screenwriters Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky and Melissa Leo to...

  2. Melissa Leo on Sucking a Kitten’s Paw, Playing Sad Characters, and Acting Without Vanity
    Vulture logo Vulture 4 days ago

    Leo plays a fresh-out-of-the-clink loner seeking comfort in her growing collection of semi-feral pets in Francine, an elliptical microbudget drama that just had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. The role marks a new path in...

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    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: Writer/director Ron Nyswaner, actress Melissa Leo and director Phil Dorling pose for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at T-Mobile Village at the Lift on January 23, 2012 in...

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: Writer/director Ron Nyswaner, actress Melissa Leo and director Phil Dorling pose for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at T-Mobile Village at the Lift on January 23, 2012 in... View Photo »

  4. IFC acquires Sundance pic 'Predisposed'
    Variety 4 days ago
    Predisposed

    IFC Films has acquired North American rights to the Sundance pic ''Predisposed,'' which stars Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo and Tracy Morgan. More to come... Jesse Eisenberg and Tracy Morgan star in 'Predisposed,' which debuted at the Sundance Film...

  5. Low-budget Canadian film making waves at Berlin film festival
    Vancouver Sun logo Vancouver Sun 5 days ago

    But she always has her eye out for something interesting. So when she looked at the website of the Hudson Valley Film Commission — Leo lives in Upstate New York — she saw an upcoming project that might be suitable. Two young filmmakers, Melanie Shatzky...

  6. PHOTOS: Mardi Gras
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    It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images) NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Academy Award winning actress Melissa Leo on the cast of HBO's 'Treme' float in the...

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    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: Actress Melissa Leo poses for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at T-Mobile Village at the Lift on January 23, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: Actress Melissa Leo poses for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at T-Mobile Village at the Lift on January 23, 2012 in Park City, Utah. View Photo »

  8. Oscar Winner Melissa Leo Explains Her Swearing
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  9. Berlin falls to Canada
    Canada.com logo Canada.com 6 days ago

    But she always has her eye out for something interesting. So when she looked at the website of the Hudson Valley Film Commission - Leo lives in Upstate New York - she saw an upcoming project that might be suitable. Two young filmmakers, Melanie Shatzky...

  10. Dallas International Film Festival announces 15 films for 2012 lineup
    Pegasus News logo Pegasus News 6 days ago
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    John Karma, Luke Loftin, Andrew Edison and Will Fordyce. Category: Midnight. A singer-songwriter hits the road with a self-appointed music revolutionary. Cast includes Ryan O’ Nan, Michael Weston, Arielle Kebbel, Andrew McCarthy, Jason Ritter, Wilmer...

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About Melissa Leo

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Melissa Leo (born 14 September 1960 in New York, New York) is an American actress best known for playing the tough-minded shift-Sergeant Kay Howard on the award-winning TV series Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993–1997. Full Article

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: (L-R) Actors Matt Jones, James Parks, Ralph Garman, Michael Parks, writer/director Kevin Smith, actors Melissa Leo, Nicholas Braun, Betty Aberlin, Michael Angarano and Kerry Bishe pose at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April...
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  1. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: (L-R) Actors Matt Jones, James Parks, Ralph Garman, Michael Parks, writer/director Kevin Smith, actors Melissa Leo, Nicholas Braun, Betty Aberlin, Michael Angarano and Kerry Bishe pose at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: (L-R) Actors Matt Jones, James Parks, Ralph Garman, Michael Parks, writer/director Kevin Smith, actors Melissa Leo, Nicholas Braun, Betty Aberlin, Michael Angarano and Kerry Bishe pose at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April...

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  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Writer/director Kevin Smith (L) and actress Melissa Leo pose at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April , 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Writer/director Kevin Smith (L) and actress Melissa Leo pose at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April , 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April , 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April , 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Actors Melissa Leo (L) and Michael Parks arrive at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April , 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Actors Melissa Leo (L) and Michael Parks arrive at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April , 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  5. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: (L-R) Actors Venida Evans, Rob Brown, Melissa Leo and Wendell Pierce promote 'Treme: The Complete First Season' at Best Buy Union Square on March 31, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: (L-R) Actors Venida Evans, Rob Brown, Melissa Leo and Wendell Pierce promote 'Treme: The Complete First Season' at Best Buy Union Square on March 31, 2011 in New York City.

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  6. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Actress Melissa Leo promotes 'Treme: The Complete First Season' at Best Buy Union Square on March 31, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Actress Melissa Leo promotes 'Treme: The Complete First Season' at Best Buy Union Square on March 31, 2011 in New York City.

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  7. Cast member Melissa Leo arrives at the premiere of the HBO Miniseries "Mildred Pierce" in New York City March 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Cast member Melissa Leo arrives at the premiere of the HBO Miniseries "Mildred Pierce" in New York City March 21, 2011.

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  8. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Actress Melissa Leo attends the 'Mildred Pierce' premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on March 21, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Actress Melissa Leo attends the 'Mildred Pierce' premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on March 21, 2011 in New York City.

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  9. Actress Melissa Leo attends the premiere of HBO's 'Mildred Pierce' at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Monday, March 21, 2011 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Actress Melissa Leo attends the premiere of HBO's 'Mildred Pierce' at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Monday, March 21, 2011 in New York.

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  10. Best Supporter Actor winner Christian Bale (L), Best Actress winner Natalie Portman (2nd L), Best Supporting Actress winner Melissa Leo (2nd R) and Best Actor winner Colin Firth (R) pose with their Oscars at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Best Supporter Actor winner Christian Bale (L), Best Actress winner Natalie Portman (2nd L), Best Supporting Actress winner Melissa Leo (2nd R) and Best Actor winner Colin Firth (R) pose with their Oscars at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood,...

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  11. Actress Melissa Leo (R) reacts before receiving the trophy for Best Supporting Actress from actor Kirk Douglas (L) at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre late on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Actress Melissa Leo (R) reacts before receiving the trophy for Best Supporting Actress from actor Kirk Douglas (L) at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre late on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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  12. Actress Melissa Leo reacts at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards as she accepts her award for Best Supporting Actress at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Actress Melissa Leo reacts at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards as she accepts her award for Best Supporting Actress at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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  13. Actress Melissa Leo reacts as actor Kirk Douglas presents her with the trophy for Best Supporting Actress on stage at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Actress Melissa Leo reacts as actor Kirk Douglas presents her with the trophy for Best Supporting Actress on stage at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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  14. NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Academy Award winning actress Melissa Leo on the HBO 'Treme' float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Academy Award winning actress Melissa Leo on the HBO 'Treme' float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  15. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: (L-R) Actress Kerry Bishe, writer/director Kevin Smith, wife Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, and actress Melissa Leo attend 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: (L-R) Actress Kerry Bishe, writer/director Kevin Smith, wife Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, and actress Melissa Leo attend 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City.

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  16. Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the nationwide tour for "Red State" in New York City March 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the nationwide tour for "Red State" in New York City March 5, 2011.

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  17. Actors John Goodman (L) and Melissa Leo arrive at the nationwide tour for "Red State" in New York City March 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Actors John Goodman (L) and Melissa Leo arrive at the nationwide tour for "Red State" in New York City March 5, 2011.

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  18. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: (L-R) Actors Kerry Bishe, Michael Angarano, Stephen Root, John Goodman, producer/actor Kevin Smith, actors Nicholas Braun, Melissa Leo, and Ralph Garman attend 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: (L-R) Actors Kerry Bishe, Michael Angarano, Stephen Root, John Goodman, producer/actor Kevin Smith, actors Nicholas Braun, Melissa Leo, and Ralph Garman attend 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City.

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  19. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: (L-R) Actors John Goodman, Melissa Leo, and producer/actor Kevin Smith attend 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: (L-R) Actors John Goodman, Melissa Leo, and producer/actor Kevin Smith attend 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City.

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  20. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Actress Melissa Leo attends 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Actress Melissa Leo attends 'The Red State' tour launch at Radio City Music Hall on March 5, 2011 in New York City.

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  21. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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  22. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Melissa Leo arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

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  23. Melissa Leo, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress, arrives at the Vanity Fair Dinner and After Party at the Sunset Tower Hotel celebrating the 83rd Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California on February 27, 2011. Royal drama 'The King's Speech' was crowned with Oscars gold... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Melissa Leo, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress, arrives at the Vanity Fair Dinner and After Party at the Sunset Tower Hotel celebrating the 83rd Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California on February 27, 2011. Royal drama 'The King's Speech' was crowned with Oscars gold...

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  24. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Melissa Leo accepts the award for Actress in a Supporting Role for 'The Fighter' onstage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Melissa Leo accepts the award for Actress in a Supporting Role for 'The Fighter' onstage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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  25. Actress Melissa Leo kneels in front of actor Kirk Douglas as she arrives to accept the trophy for Best Supporting Actresson at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Actress Melissa Leo kneels in front of actor Kirk Douglas as she arrives to accept the trophy for Best Supporting Actresson at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: (L-R) Actors Matt Jones, James Parks, Ralph Garman, Michael Parks, writer/director Kevin Smith, actors Melissa Leo, Nicholas Braun, Betty Aberlin, Michael Angarano and Kerry Bishe pose at the 'The Red State' Nationwide Tour Finale at the Wiltern Theater on April...

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