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Leslie Zemeckis

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Leslie Zemeckis
Behind the Burly Q reveals the true story of burlesque, even as it experiences a new renaissance.
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Behind the Burly Q (2010)
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Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie's critically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America. The film was championed by such publications as USA Today and The New Yorker reveals the never-before told stories of the men and women who worked in burlesque during its Golden Age; Bound by Flesh about Siamese twin superstars Daisy and Violet Hilton and her current Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer chronicling the extraordinary story of the world's first female tiger trainer, Mabel Stark, in the early part of the 20th century.

She the author of Behind the Burly Q, the definitive oral history of burlesque and Goddess of Love Incarnate; the Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr. Her third book Feuding Fan Dancers was published and became a bestseller October 2, 2018 about Sally Rand, Faith Bacon and the golden age of the showgirl.

Specializing in women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century Zemeckis is a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, Medium, Talkhouse and has written for W Magazine and Stork Magazine. She has presented her work and spoken at panels and Universities including Santa Barbara City College, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, The Chicago Club, Chicago History Museum, MoMa, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Burly Con. She continues to revisit and shine a light on formerly stigmatize and marginalized female entertainers.
BornFebruary 5
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Allied premier
Modeling
Oceana event 2019
Welcome to Marwen - LA premier
Modeling on the red carpet
Leslie Zemeckis
Goddess of Love Incarnate book signing with Christopher Lloyd
Leslie Zemeckis
Leslie Zemeckis
William Vintage Versace Party
Recording VO with Melissa Leo for Mabel Mabel Tiger Trainer
With Bruce Weber

Known for

Steve Carell in Welcome to Marwen (2018)
Welcome to Marwen
6.2
  • Suzette
  • 2018
Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer (2018)
Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer
4.7
  • Director
  • 2018
Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
The Polar Express
6.6
  • Sister Sarah
  • Mother(voice)
  • 2004
Behind the Burly Q (2010)
Behind the Burly Q
6.6
  • Director
  • 2010

Credits

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Actress

  • First String 2: The Greenwood 20: Quest for the Great Dante
    • Post-production
  • Cash Collectors
    • Completed
  • The Room Actors: Where Are They Now? (2016)
    The Room Actors: Where Are They Now?
  • From Zero to I Love You (2019)
    From Zero to I Love You
  • Steve Carell in Welcome to Marwen (2018)
    Welcome to Marwen
  • Jim Carrey in A Christmas Carol (2009)
    A Christmas Carol
  • Prego
  • Ray Winstone in Beowulf (2007)
    Beowulf
  • Christopher Lloyd, Peter Facinelli, and Terry Nemeroff in Enfants terribles (2005)
    Enfants terribles
  • Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    The Polar Express
    • (voice)
  • Spiders (2000)
    Spiders
    • (as Leslie Carter)
  • Michael Madsen and Bokeem Woodbine in Sacrifice (2000)
    Sacrifice
    • (as Leslie Harter)
  • James Remar and Mario Van Peebles in Blowback (2000)
    Blowback
    • (as Leslie Harter)
  • Dark Nova (1999)
    Dark Nova
  • Deterrence (1999)
    Deterrence
    • (as Leslie Harter)
  • Lea Thompson and Eric Lutes in Caroline in the City (1995)
    Caroline in the City
    • (as Leslie Harter)
  • Beverly Hills Bordello (1996)
    Beverly Hills Bordello
    • (as Lesley Lindsay)

Director

  • Grandes Horizontales (2022)
    Grandes Horizontales
  • Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer (2018)
    Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer
  • Bound by Flesh (2012)
    Bound by Flesh
  • Behind the Burly Q (2010)
    Behind the Burly Q

Writer

  • Grandes Horizontales (2022)
    Grandes Horizontales
  • Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer (2018)
    Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer
  • Bound by Flesh (2012)
    Bound by Flesh
  • Behind the Burly Q (2010)
    Behind the Burly Q
  • Staar: She'd Rather Be a Mistress (2007)
    Staar: She'd Rather Be a Mistress

Videos9

Demo Reel 2020
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Demo Reel 2020
Latest Acting Reel 2020
Demo Reel 2:00
Latest Acting Reel 2020
Behind the Burly Q
Trailer 2:26
Behind the Burly Q
The Polar Express
Trailer 2:04
The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Trailer 1:10
The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Trailer 0:32
The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Trailer 0:32
The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Trailer 2:16
The Polar Express
What Steve Carell Loved Most About Being a 'Welcome to Marwen' Doll
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What Steve Carell Loved Most About Being a 'Welcome to Marwen' Doll

Personal details

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    • Official Site
    • February 5
    • USA
    • Robert ZemeckisDecember 4, 2001 - present (2 children)
    • Alexander Zemeckis(Stepchild)
  • STAAR, a one-woman burlesque revue written, produced and staring Leslie Harter Zemeckis
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

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    Lives in Santa Barbara, California with her husband, Robert Zemeckis, and their two children.
  • Quotes
    [performing nude] I've done nudity in film, it's not tough but it's not the most pleasant thing.

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