Jane Leeves

Name:
Jane Leeves
Age:
62
Date of Birth:
Apr 18, 1961
Place of Birth:
Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Occupation:
Actress, Producer, Comedian, Singer, Dancer
Spouse:
Marshall Coben (m. 1996)
Children:
2
Residence:
Los Angeles
Years active:
1981–present
Known for:
Daphne Moon In Frasier, Joy Scroggs In Hot In Cleveland

Jane Leeves - Biography Summary


Jane Elizabeth Leeves (born 18 April 1961) is an English actress, model, producer, comedienne, singer, and dancer. She is best known for playing Daphne Moon on the television sitcom Frasier from 1993 until 2004, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. She is also known for her role as Joy Scroggs on TV Land's sitcom Hot in Cleveland.

Leeves made her screen debut with a small role in 1983 on the British comedy television show The Benny Hill Show, and appeared as a dancer in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. She moved to the United States, where she performed in small roles. From 1986 to 1988, she had her first leading role in the short-lived sitcom Throb, and then secured a recurring part in the television sitcom Murphy Brown. She received further recognition for roles in films such as Miracle on 34th Street (1994), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Music of the Heart (1999), and The Event (2003).



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