Melissa Leo

Writer / Director

Birthdate – September 14, 1960 (64 Years Old)

Birthplace – New York City, New York, USA

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. The role garnered her both Golden Globe (Best Supporting Actress) and Oscar awards. Other accolades include award nominations for the film Frozen River (2008) and the HBO series Mildred Pierce.

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Novitiate

Reverend Mother (2017)

Prisoners

Holly Jones (2013)

Snowden

Laura Poitras (2016)

Jane

Principal Rhodes (2017)

The Equalizer 2

Susan Plummer (2018)

The Equalizer

Susan Plummer (2014)

All the Way

Lady Bird Johnson (2016)