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Leah Remini
Actor, Producer, EditorBorn June 15, 1970 (55 years)
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.
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.
Known For
Leah Remini Filmography
| 2025 | The Mother, the Menacer, and Me · as Karen Brazo Fuerte |
| 2025 | Flight Risk · as Van Sant (voice) |
| 2018 | Second Act · as Joan |
| 2017 | The Clapper · as Producer Louise |
| 2017 | Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie · as Esta |
| 2017 | Mad Families · as Cheyenne |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law (TV Series) · as Ms. Baxter (voice) |
| 2016 | Kevin Can Wait (TV Series) · as Vanessa Cellucci |
| 2013 | Family Tools (TV Series) · as Terry Mccormick |
| 2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (TV Series) · as Butch Ravioli |
| 2011 | The Exes (TV Series) · as Nicki |
| 2011 | Toddlers and Tiaras: Where Are They Now? · as Juana |
| 2009 | Lopez Tonight (TV Series) · as Carrie Heffernan |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb (TV Series) · as Doreen |
| 2003 | Old School · as Lara |
| 2002 | |
| 2001 | The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show · as Carrie Heffernan |
| 1999 | Follow Your Heart · as Angie Larocca |
| 1998 | Hooves of Fire · as Vixen |
| 1998 | The King of Queens (TV Series) · as Carrie Heffernan |
| 1997 | Fired Up (TV Series) · as Terry Reynolds |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Glory Daze · as Theresa |
| 1994 | Friends (TV Series) · as Lydia |
| 1994 | Phantom 2040 (TV Series) · as Segan Cruz |
| 1993 | Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) · as Agnes Benedetto |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue (TV Series) · as Angela Bohi |
| 1993 | Biker Mice from Mars (TV Series) · as Carbine |
| 1992 | |
| 1992 | Getting Up and Going Home · as Stephanie O'neil |
| 1991 | The Commish (TV Series) |
| 1990 | Evening Shade (TV Series) · as Daisy |
| 1990 | Blossom (TV Series) · as Ellen |
| 1989 | Living Dolls (TV Series) · as Charlie Briscoe |
| 1989 | Saved by the Bell (TV Series) · as Stacey Carosi |
| 1988 | Guns of Paradise (TV Series) · as Rose |
| 1986 | Head of the Class (TV Series) · as Eric's 4:40 |
| 1986 | The Hogan Family (TV Series) · as Joanne |
| 1984 | Who's the Boss? (TV Series) |
| 1982 | Cheers (TV Series) · as Serafina Tortelli |
| 2021 | Nick Cannon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | People Puzzler (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | How's Your Head, Hun? (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2019 | RuPaul (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | The Masked Singer (US) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist |
| 2018 | Red Table Talk (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | My Kitchen Rules (US) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2016 | Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (TV Series) · as Herself - Host |
| 2016 | Match Game (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2016 | Chelsea Does... (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | Chelsea (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Daily Blast Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Repeat After Me (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Stand Up to Cancer · as Self |
| 2014 | Leah Remini: It's All Relative (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | The Kelly File (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Queen Latifah Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | Hello Ross (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Hollywood Game Night (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Player |
| 2012 | Oprah: Where Are They Now? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Big Brother's Bit On The Side (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side (TV Series) · as Self (voice) |
| 2011 | Same Name (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Dish Nation (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2010 | Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | The Dr. Oz Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2008 | The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Host |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) · as Self - Kevin Can Wait |
| 2005 | So You Think You Can Dance (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2005 | Fat Actress (TV Series) · as Leah Remini |
| 2005 | The 31st Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2002 | I Love The 80s (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | TV Tales (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2001 | I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special · as Self |
| 2001 | The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | E! News Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1995 | MADtv (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | The Howard Stern Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1991 | Maury (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | Inside Edition (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | 20/20 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1953 | Panorama (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2021 | People Puzzler (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Leah Remini: It's All Relative (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (TV Series) |