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Melissa Chessington Leo (born September 14, 1960) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award , a Primetime Emmy Award , a Golden Globe Award , a Screen Actors Guild Award , and two Critics' Choice Awards .
Melissa Leo is an American actress. She is known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the 2010 film The Fighter (2010). She was born on September 14, 1960, in New York City. Leo starred as the mother of boxer Micky Ward in the 2010 film The Fighter, also starring Mark Wahlberg.
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Kirk Douglas presenting Melissa Leo with the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "The Fighter" at the 83rd Academy Awards® in 2011.
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Jul 20, 2018 · Melissa Leo talks about reprising her role of Susan Plummer, working with Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua again, and shooting an emotional death scene in the sequel. Watch the video interview and read the transcript for more details.
Melissa Chessington Leo (born September 14, 1960) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and two Critics' Choice Awards.
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Jun 2, 2017 · Leo plays her as a shape-shifting mess of contradictions; from one angle she’s a tough-loving den mother; from another a self-abnegating wet nurse; from another a viciously...
Melissa Leo shares her life story, acting philosophy and career highlights in this exclusive interview. She talks about her passion for pretending, her challenges as a female actor, her humor and her wisdom.