Tea Leoni
Birth Name:
Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was awarded the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award from UNICEF in 2007
- Was named as a board member of U․S․ Fund for UNICEF and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2006
- Studied psychology and anthropology at Sarah Lawrence College
- Audition for her first professional acting role on a dare
- Quote: "(When discussing her first performance as a four year old for her) "Two very different responses came from my parents․ In that evening I learned the difference between comedy and tragedy․""
- Well known for her role in the series "The Naked Truth․"
- Grew up with the nickname Sarah Bernhardt because she was dramatic
Awards
- 1998Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Sci-Fi:Nominated
- 2001Saturn Award - Best Actress:Winner
- 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Comedy/Romance:Nominated
- 2001Stinker Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
- 2004Stinker Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
- 2004Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
- 2005Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
- 2007EDA Special Mention Award - Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest:Nominated