Leah Remini

Leah Remini

Born: June 15, 1970
in New York City, New York, USA
Leah Marie Remini (born June 15, 1970, height 5' 3" (1,60 m)) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS hit sitcom The King of Queens from 1998 to 2007. Prior to The King of Queens, she was known for her six episode stint as Stacey Carosi in 1991 on the NBC sitcom Saved by the Bell. She was also one of the co-hosts on the CBS network daytime talk show/series The Talk, before being fired in 2011.

Leah Remini was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City to private-school teacher Vicki Marshall and George Remini, who owned an asbestos-removal company. Her mother is of Austrian Jewish background and her father was Sicilian. Remini has an older sister, Nicole Remini (born 1969), who was her assistant on The King of Queens. She also has four half-sisters, including Christina (born 1969). Remini moved to Los Angeles, California, at age 13 with her mother to pursue an acting career.

Remini met Puerto Rican salsa musician Angelo Pagán in 1996 at a Cuban restaurant. Pagan has three sons from previous relationships. In January 2003, Remini announced their engagement; they were married on July 19, 2003. On June 16, 2004, the day after her 34th birthday, Remini gave birth to daughter Sofia Bella, who weighed 6 lb/7.4 oz.

Movies for Leah Remini...

Title: People Puzzler
Character: Self - Host
Released: January 18, 2021
Type: TV
Three lucky contestants put their pop culture knowledge to the test to complete iconic, People Puzzler crosswords. The player with the most points at the end of three rounds wins the game and goes on to play the "Fast Puzzle Round" for an enormous cash prize.
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
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Title: RuPaul
Character: Herself
Released: June 10, 2019
Type: TV
The RuPaul Show is more than just a talk show… It’s a movement! The all new RuPaul Show is building a community of people who want to spread love and joy through the world… and have a lot of fun doing it. From celebrity guests to the latest trends, and stunning makeover transformations to the life hacks and hot tips you need to hear— the RuPaul Show is your television destination for love and positivity! Join the movement!
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Title: The Masked Singer
Character: Self - Guest Panelist
Released: January 2, 2019
Type: TV
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
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Second Act
Title: Second Act
Character: Joan
Released: November 22, 2018
Type: Movie
Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an innovator who listens to her customers and delivers results. When she loses the job to a college-educated candidate, Maya sets out to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts -- and it's never too late for a second act.
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The Clapper
Title: The Clapper
Character: Producer Louise
Released: January 26, 2018
Type: Movie
Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.
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Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
Title: Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
Character: Esta
Released: May 5, 2017
Type: Movie
LA homicide detective Gene Handsome's knack for solving mysteries is matched only by his inability to make sense of his own problems.
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Mad Families
Title: Mad Families
Character: Cheyenne
Released: January 12, 2017
Type: Movie
Three families compete for a camping spot during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Title: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
Character: Herself - Host
Released: November 29, 2016
Type: TV
Leah Remini, along with high level former Scientology executives and Church members, explores individual accounts from ex-Church members and their families through meetings and interviews with Leah. Each episode features stories from former members whose lives have been affected by the Church's harmful practices, even well after they left the organization.
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Title: Milo Murphy's Law
Character: Ms. Baxter (voice)
Released: October 3, 2016
Type: TV
Milo Murphy is the personification of Murphy’s Law where anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Suffering from Extreme Hereditary Murphy’s Law condition (EHML), Milo always looks to make the best of the cards he’s been dealt and his endless optimism and enthusiasm can turn any catastrophe into a wild adventure. Together, he and his friends will learn that it’s all about a positive attitude and not to sweat the big stuff… and it’s all big stuff.
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Title: Kevin Can Wait
Character: Vanessa Cellucci
Released: September 19, 2016
Type: TV
A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets.
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Title: Match Game
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: June 26, 2016
Type: TV
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
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Title: Chelsea
Character: Self
Released: May 11, 2016
Type: TV
It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate her, all in her unique style.
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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Title: Family Tools
Released: May 1, 2013
Type: TV
When it comes to his career, Jack Shea always screws things up. But now that he's taking over his father's Mr. Jiffy Fix business, he's got another shot at nailing it.
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Title: The Exes
Character: Nicki
Released: November 30, 2011
Type: TV
A sitcom about three divorced men sharing an apartment across the hall from their female divorce attorney, who is also their landlord.
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Title: The Talk
Character: Herself - Co-Host
Released: October 18, 2010
Type: TV
A panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day.
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
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Title: RuPaul's Drag Race
Character: Self - Judge
Released: February 2, 2009
Type: TV
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
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Title: The Wendy Williams Show
Character: Self - Guest Host
Released: July 14, 2008
Type: TV
Radio personality Wendy Williams is the host to her own live syndicated talk show. Wendy injects her television series with the same style that characterizes her radio show, and divides on-air time between probing celebrity interviews and advice-giving to audience members.
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Title: The Reichen Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: November 11, 2005
Type: TV
A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.
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Title: So You Think You Can Dance
Character: Self
Released: July 20, 2005
Type: TV
Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personalities to a panel of judges and viewers as they strive to win votes and avoid elimination.
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Title: Dancing with the Stars
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: TV
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Title: Dancing with the Stars
Character: Self - Guest Host
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: TV
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Title: Dancing with the Stars
Character: Self - Guest Judge
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: TV
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
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Title: Fat Actress
Released: March 7, 2005
Type: TV
Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
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VH1 Inside Out: Leah Remini's Wedding Special
Title: VH1 Inside Out: Leah Remini's Wedding Special
Character: Herself
Released: September 15, 2003
Type: Movie
A look into the life and times of actress Leah Remini as her wedding approaches and afterward they attempt to have a baby.
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Title: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
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Old School
Title: Old School
Character: Lara
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: Movie
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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Title: The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Character: Self - Guest
Released: March 30, 1999
Type: TV
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. Kilborn was frequently beaten in the ratings by his NBC timeslot rival, Conan O'Brien. Kilborn left The Late Late Show to pursue new opportunities.
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Follow Your Heart
Title: Follow Your Heart
Character: Angie LaRocca
Released: January 26, 1999
Type: Movie
When an eight year old girl loses her mother to cancer, her mother's last wish is for her to fall in love and find that special magical person. Twenty years later, she is alone, fired, and broke. When she and a friend decide to relocate to LA to start anew, she becomes attracted to their bus driver. Her friend, however, thinks she should go for someone more secure and established. The question arises: does one marry for love or money?
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Title: The King of Queens
Character: Carrie Heffernan
Released: September 21, 1998
Type: TV
Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.
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Title: Hollywood Squares
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: September 14, 1998
Type: TV
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head writer Bruce Vilanch, Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea as regular panelists and Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, Kathy Griffin and various others as semi-regular panelists. Shadoe Stevens returned to announce, although he was not given a square on the panel as he had been when John Davidson was host.
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Title: Fired Up
Character: Terry Reynolds
Released: April 10, 1997
Type: TV
Fired Up is a short-lived 1997–1998 situation comedy airing on NBC. It lasted for two seasons and 28 episodes. The series, the first from Grammnet Productions, starred Sharon Lawrence and Leah Remini. The series was about a self-centered promotions executive and her mouthy assistant. The pair got fired from their jobs, and instead of getting other jobs, they teamed up to create a business as equal partners.
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Title: E! True Hollywood Story
Released: August 21, 1996
Type: TV
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Title: MADtv
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 1995
Type: TV
MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox.
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Glory Daze
Title: Glory Daze
Character: Theresa
Released: October 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Jack, a soon-to-be graduate, finds he's having a difficult time letting go of the college life -- and decides maybe he doesn't have to. Also questioning whether there's life after college are Jack's roommates: Rob, who fears domestication; comic-strip artist Mickey, who's shy around girls; intellectual party animal Slosh; and perpetual student Dennis.
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Title: First Time Out
Character: Dominique Costellano
Released: September 10, 1995
Type: TV
First Time Out is an American situation comedy that aired on the The WB Television Network. Originally holding the working title Girlfriends and described as a "Latino Living Single", the series first aired on September 10, 1995 and last aired on December 17, 1995.
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Star Witness
Title: Star Witness
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
A fictionalized account of a possible mob connection to Grace Kelly's death.
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Phantom 2040: The Ghost Who Walks
Title: Phantom 2040: The Ghost Who Walks
Character: Segan Cruz
Released: November 24, 1994
Type: Movie
The 24th Phantom, the 'Ghost Who Walks,' battles crimes in the future of 2040. Animated Phantom feature that released in 1994 at the same time as the series, and includes the first five episodes of the series edited into a "movie" and released it on VHS and DVD.
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Title: Friends
Character: Lydia
Released: September 22, 1994
Type: TV
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
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Title: Intimate Portrait
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 1993
Type: TV
Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes interviews with each subject. Among the people profiled were Grace Kelly, Natalie Wood, Carly Simon, Jackie Kennedy, Katharine Hepburn, Carol Burnett, Tanya Tucker, and Marla Maples.
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Title: Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Agnes Benedetto
Released: October 29, 1993
Type: TV
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
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Title: Renegade
Released: September 19, 1992
Type: TV
Framed for murder, Detective Reno Raines becomes a fugitive bounty hunter who fights crime while trying to clear his name. His troubles began after he testified about police corruption, leading Lt. Donald Dixon to set him up.
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Getting Up and Going Home
Title: Getting Up and Going Home
Character: Stephanie O'Neil
Released: July 21, 1992
Type: Movie
A middle-aged lawyer struggles to face his inner demons as he finds himself embroiled in affairs with three separate women.
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Title: The Commish
Released: September 28, 1991
Type: TV
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill.
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Title: The Man in the Family
Character: Tina Bavasso
Released: June 19, 1991
Type: TV
The Man in the Family is an American sitcom television series that aired from June 19 until July 31, 1991.
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Title: Normal Life
Character: Carol
Released: March 21, 1990
Type: TV
Normal Life is an American sitcom television series that aired from March 21 until July 18, 1990.
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Title: Living Dolls
Character: Charlie Briscoe
Released: September 26, 1989
Type: TV
Living Dolls is an American situation comedy featured on the fall 1989 schedule of ABC. It was a spin-off created by a writer from Who's the Boss? and featuring characters introduced during an episode of that show. The show is notable as the acting debut of Halle Berry. Both Who's the Boss? and Living Dolls were produced by ELP Communications through Columbia Pictures Television and ABC.
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Title: Saved by the Bell
Character: Stacey Carosi
Released: August 20, 1989
Type: TV
Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school dances, breakups and more while frequently frustrating their principal, Mr. Richard Belding, who does his best to keep them in check.
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Title: Who's the Boss?
Released: September 20, 1984
Type: TV
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.
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Title: Cheers
Released: September 30, 1982
Type: TV
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there.