Caitlin Leahy
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Caitlin Leahy | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 20, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2013-present |
Caitlin Leahy (born May 20, 1988[1]) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles in the 2018 film Samson, and the television series Black-ish and Queen of the South.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life
Leahy was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Matt and Ellen Leahy. The middle of five children, she has three sisters, Shannon, Cara, Brenna, and a brother, Ryan. She began training and performing at a young age, eventually studying theatre at the University of Illinois at Chicago before receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago.[8]
Career
In 2016 Leahy guest starred on an episode of ABC’s "Black-ish” titled "Being Bow-Racial" which was the highest rated episode of season 3. Other notable roles include USA Network's "Queen of the South", Showtime's “Roadies”, ABC’s "Secrets & Lies”, and truTV’s “Those Who Can’t”.[9]
In 2017 Leahy appeared in several TV series including BET's “Rebel", the Lifetime film “Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland”, and FX's “Legion”.[citation needed]
Leahy stars in the film adaptation Afterburn/Aftershock, directed by Tosca Musk, based on the NY Times best-selling books by Sylvia Day.[citation needed]
In March 2017, Leahy was cast as the female lead in the epic action film “Samson” playing the role of Delilah. The movie which filmed in South Africa is set to be released in theatres on 16 February 2018. [citation needed]
Leahy has modeled for numerous brands, such as Bentley Motors, Adidas, Chase Bank, Ritz Carlton, Honda, Schlitz Brewing Co. and HBO’s Eastbound & Down.[10][11]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Like a Cowboy | Wife | |
| 2014 | Senior Slasher | Victim | Short |
| 2014 | Cadenza | Eloise | Short |
| 2015 | Discernment | Helena | Short |
| 2015 | The Flesh of My Lovers | Business Woman | Short |
| 2015 | We Went | Sage | |
| 2015 | Walk of No Shame | Amber Rose's Friend | Short |
| 2017 | Afterburn-Aftershock | Gianna Rossi | |
| 2018 | Samson | Delilah | |
| 2018 | God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness | Television Host |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Reporter | Episode #1.6 |
| 2016 | Queen of the South | Aveline | Episode: "Cuarenta Minutos" |
| 2016 | Roadies | Doctor | Recurring role, 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Secrets & Lies | Call Girl | Episode: "The Statement" |
| 2016 | Those Who Can't | Katarina | Episode: "A New Dog in the Yard" |
| 2016 | Black-ish | Kelly | Episode: "Being Bow-Racial" |
| 2016 | Rebel | Detective Maxine Fox | Episode: "Chasing Ghosts" |
| 2017 | Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland | Pretty Woman | TV Movie |
| 2018 | Legion | Vermillion | Episode #2.1 |
References
- ^ http://www.famedstar.com/caitlin-leahy/
- ^ "Caitlin Leahy Interview". bookyouverymuch.
- ^ "Pure Flix/Quality Flix arrives at AFM with 'Samson'". Screendaily.
- ^ "Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming hollywood movie Samson". News24.
- ^ "Pure Flix Announces 'Samson' Opening In Theaters February 16". breathecast.
- ^ "Watch: The teaser for Samson, coming to theatres in February". patheos.com.
- ^ "Christian Cinema in Cannes". sydneysbuzz.
- ^ "Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming Hollywood movie Samson". News24.
- ^ "Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming Hollywood movie Samson". News24.
- ^ "Caitlin Leahy Interview". bookyouverymuch.
- ^ "Interview with 'Afterburn/Aftershock' actress Caitlin Leahy". theabstractnews.