Katie Leclerc
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Katie Leclerc | |
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 Katie Leclerc at O Holy Night in June 2011. | |
| Born | Katie Lynn Leclerc November 6, 1986 San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Kate |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Producer |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Known for | Veronica Mars The Big Bang Theory Switched at Birth |
| Spouse | Brian Habecost (m. 2014) |
| Website | http://www.katieleclerc.com/ |
Katie Lynn Leclerc (born November 6, 1986)[1] is an American actress. She has appeared on several television series, including Veronica Mars, Fashion House and The Big Bang Theory. In 2011, she was cast in the television show Switched at Birth, starring as Daphne Vasquez.
Personal life
Katie Leclerc was born in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up in Lakewood, Colorado. She is the youngest of three siblings.[2] She started learning American Sign Language at 17, before she found out she had a disorder which includes hearing loss. Her older sister also teaches ASL. At age 20, Leclerc was diagnosed with Ménière's disease, a degenerative inner ear disorder, the symptoms of which include fluctuating hearing loss and vertigo;[3] both her father and older sister have Ménière's disease as well.[4] Her symptoms were not present during childhood, so her speech has not been affected. She uses an accent on Switched at Birth to emphasize Daphne's hearing loss.
She married long-time boyfriend Brian Habecost, a real estate salesman, on September 6, 2014.[5]
Career
Katie Leclerc discovered her passion for acting in seventh grade when she got the lead role in a production of Annie.[3][6] She then moved to San Diego, to pursue theatre at Valley Center High School. She took part in commercials for Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast, and GE. In 2006, she was in the Rascal Flatts video "What Hurts the Most" as a student in the classroom. She started her television career when she guest-starred on Veronica Mars. Since then, she has acted in many other television shows. Her first main acting role was in the show Switched at Birth, where she plays Daphne Vasquez, a deaf teenager who was given to the wrong family after birth.
My agent submitted me for a nationwide casting call for the roles of Emmett and Daphne. I ended up getting a call back, and that’s when I was asked to try a “deaf accent.” It’s something we discussed in depth. We wanted to make sure my portrayal was respectful and done correctly. At the same time, we felt that using a deaf accent would be a really strong choice for the character.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gravy Train | Lydia Faye | Short film |
| 2009 | Flying By | Ally | Film |
| 2009 | The Inner Circle | Claire | Film |
| 2012 | Seven Lanterns | Rachel Hawthorne | Short film |
| 2013 | The Confession | Katie Lapp | TV film |
| 2014 | The Ones | Katie | Post-production |
| 2014 | Caffeinated | Coffee Lover | Documentary; Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Veronica Mars | Crystal | Episode: "Silence of the Lamb" |
| 2006 | Fashion House | Sara | Recurring role (4 episodes) |
| 2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Tokersville Queen | Episode: "Salute to America" |
| 2007 | Saints & Sinners | Bride | Episode: "Dance, Dance Revolution" |
| 2008 | The Riches | Teen Girl | Episode: "Friday Night Lights" |
| 2008 | The Ex List | Mila | Episode: "Protect and Serve" |
| 2010 | The Hard Times of RJ Berger | Deaf Girl | Episode: "Lily Pad" |
| 2011 | The John Kerwin Show | Herself - Guest | Episode: "Katie LeClerc" |
| 2011 | The Big Bang Theory | Emily | Episode: "The Wiggly Finger Catalyst" |
| 2011-Present | Switched at Birth | Daphne Vasquez | Lead role |
| 2012 | The Chew | Herself - Guest | Episode: "Extra Value Friday" |
| 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Christine | Episode: "Play Dead" |
| 2013 | Teens Wanna Know | Herself - Guest | Episodes: "LA Times Festival of Books" |
| 2013 | Good Day L.A. | Herself | Episode dated 4 March 2013. |
| 2013 | My Synthesized Life | Amanda | Episodes: "Amanda", "A Disturbance in the Force" |
| 2014 | Community | Carol | Episode: "Analysis of Cork-Based Networking" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Star | Nominated | |||
| TwoCents TV Award for Drama Queens | Won |
References
- ^ Katie Leclerc at IMDb
- ^ "Katie Leclerc-Welcome (2011)". Retrieved 2011-06-14.
- ^ a b "Special Interview with ABC Family "Switched At Birth" Katie Leclerc". San Diego Entertainer magazine. 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ "NY Post: Deaf actress Katie Leclerc unites hearing and deaf worlds on family drama, "Switched at Birth" (2011)". Retrieved 2011-06-14.
- ^ "Switched at Birth's Katie Leclerc Is Engaged". Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^ "Twitter@katieleclerc "how old were you…"". June 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ "Ability Magazine: Katie Leclerc Interview with Chet Cooper" (2011)". Retrieved 2012-04-03.
- ^ "2011 Teen Choice Awards winners". Popcrush. August 7, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Ng, Philiana (July 11, 2013). "2013 TwoCents TV Awards – Drama Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
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