★ 8.3 
Acting
Melissa Leo
Melissa Leo is best known for Criminal Minds, BoJack Horseman, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Wayward Pines. Melissa Leo was born on September 14, 1960. Melissa Leo is 66 years old (born September 14, 1960).
- Born
- September 14, 1960 (66 years old)
- Place of birth
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Melissa Leo (born September 14, 1960) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in 1985, for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Ingenue/Woman in the Drama Series “All My Children”. Her most notable role as was as Det. Sgt. Kay Howard on “Homicide: Life on the Street” for the show's first five seasons from 1993–1997.
Following several films, Leo received critical acclaim and national attention in earning several nominations and awards, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Leo earned several awards for her role as Alice Ward in the critically acclaimed film, “The Fighter” (2010). For this role Leo won the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Leo currently appears on the television series Treme.
Leo currently resides in Stone Ridge, New York and two sons John Matthew Heard (born 1987), and Adam (adopted - born 1984).
Following several films, Leo received critical acclaim and national attention in earning several nominations and awards, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Leo earned several awards for her role as Alice Ward in the critically acclaimed film, “The Fighter” (2010). For this role Leo won the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Leo currently appears on the television series Treme.
Leo currently resides in Stone Ridge, New York and two sons John Matthew Heard (born 1987), and Adam (adopted - born 1984).
Known for
Filmography
- 2020I Know This Much Is TrueConcettina Ipolita Tempesta 'Ma' Birdsey
- 2019Dolly Parton's HeartstringsAmelia Meegers
- 2017I'm Dying Up HereGoldie
- 2015Wayward PinesNurse Pam
- 2014Broad CityLori
- 2014BoJack HorsemanMa Nguyen (voice)
- 2013The Arsenio Hall ShowSelf
- 2011Mildred PierceLucy Gessler
- 2010TremeToni Bernette
- 2006SharkElizabeth Rourke
- 2005Criminal MindsSheriff Georgia Davis
- 2004Veronica MarsJulia Smith
- 2004The L WordWinnie Mann
- 2003Cold CaseTayna Raymes (1994 & 2007)
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentMaureen Curtis
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSybil Perez
- 1998LegacyEmma Bradford
- 1994ScarlettSuellen O'Hara Benteen
- 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetKay Howard
- 1990Law & OrderDonna Cheponis
- 1989The Young RidersEmma Shannon
- 1985Spenser: For Hire
- 1985The EqualizerIrina Dzershinsky
- 1984Miami ViceKathleen Gilfords
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Melissa Leo been in?
Melissa Leo is best known for Criminal Minds, BoJack Horseman, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Wayward Pines.
When was Melissa Leo born?
Melissa Leo was born on September 14, 1960. (Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Melissa Leo?
Melissa Leo is 66 years old (born September 14, 1960).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·