Biography for
Leisha Hailey More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

11 July 1971, Okinawa, Japan

Height

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Trivia

Member of singing duo The Murmurs, now Gush.

Attended American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York).

Grew up in Nebraska.

Appeared in several television commercials for Yoplait Yogurt.

Played leading role in school play "Oliver" and attended Bellevue West High School in Nebraska.

Was an extra (sitting in the coffee shop) in Ellen DeGeneres' coming out episode of "Ellen" (1994) [1997].

Started her own record label, Marfa Records.

Voted #1 in the AfterEllen.com Hot 100 list 2007.

Is a vegetarian.

Best friends with "The L Word" (2004) cast mates Erin Daniels and Katherine Moennig. Leisha and Kate have both confirmed that they still see Erin regularly back home in Los Angeles.

The people that inspire Leisha most are Tina Fey, Elizabeth Peyton, Axl Rose, Jim Henson, John Lennon, David Hockney, Sarah Silverman, and Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Her favorite album is "Let It Be" by The Replacements.

Personal Quotes

It was just amazing to finally see yourself represented. That's why I carry so much pride about being on this show. I'm excited to be a part of it because I know how big it was for me.

People have this perception of a gay lifestyle - that it's so different, when really it's exactly the same. Problems at work. Problems at home. Jealousy. It runs the gamut. But I think maybe that's why this show is a hit: People identify with it, regardless. - On why "The L Word" (2004) has achieved crossover status by focusing less on "lesbian issues" per se.

Where Are They Now

(summer 1999) part of Sarah McLachlan's "Lilith Fair" tour

(June 2005) Filming 3rd season of "The L Word" (2004) in Vancouver, Canada.

(October 2007) Performing with her new band 'Uh Huh Her', which also includes band mate Camila Gutierrez (aka "Camilla Grey").