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Leslie Mann Biography

Birth Name:Leslie J. Mann

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was honored with the 2012 Children's Choice Award from the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program for her work with children and families who are dealing with pediatric cancer
  • Married filmmaker Judd Apatow in 1997
  • Got her start in acting studying with acting teacher Joanne Baron
  • Trained in improvisation with the Groundlings troupe
  • Quote: "You figure out how to get through life by closing yourself down in a lot of ways, and acting class is all about opening yourself up․"
  • Best known for her work in comedic films
  • Once auditioned for a commercial by dancing to Prince's "Kiss" on roller skates while wearing orange spandex

Awards

  • 2007CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
  • 2007VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy: nominated
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Chemistry: nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2021HFCS Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated