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Beverly Leech Biography

Birth Name:Beverly Leech

Birth Place:Paris, Texas, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Has worked with those affected by alcoholism and drug abuse and joined the Southern Poverty Law Center
  • Studied the Adler Technique under acting coach Stella Adler
  • A Texas talent scout from Universal Studios discovered her
  • Quote: "Professional acting is a privilege, not a right․"
  • Quote: "I have a duty to pass on the love, imagination and joy that were so generously given to me․"
  • Best known for playing detective Kate Monday on "Mathnet․"
  • Her theater credits include playing Alaura Kingsley in "City of Angels," Sarah Bernhardt in "Ladies of the Camellias," Miss Hannigan in "Annie" and Trudy in "Club Termina․"
  • Started teaching acting classes, specializing in the Adler Technique
  • Enjoys painting, woodworking and refinishing, car repair, softball and ballet
  • Wrote a book called "Actor Muscle: Craft․ Grit․ Wit․ A Professional Guide to the Business of Acting․"