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Chyler Leigh

  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Director
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Chyler Leigh in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
The Way Home: I Wish I Knew
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The Way Home (2023– )
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Chyler is an actress and singer who currently stars opposite Andie MacDowell in THE WAY HOME for Hallmark. She is well-known for playing "Alex Danvers" in SUPERGIRL for six seasons and "Lexie Grey" in GREY'S ANATOMY. Chyler also reprised her role of "Alex Danvers" in THE FLASH and has been featured in ARROW, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, and PRIVATE PRACTICE. Her initial breakout role was playing "Janey Briggs" in NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE, and she has held significant roles in other films such as BRAKE. Chyler also tours with the band EAST OF ELI, where she is featured on their songs. Chyler recently finished a long and successful run as the spokesperson for the BE VOCAL CAMPAIGN, a movement that highlights the importance of advocating for mental health.
BornApril 10, 1982
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BornApril 10, 1982
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,00049
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 3 nominations

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Chris Evans, Chyler Leigh, and Eric Christian Olsen in Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Jessica Capshaw, Eric Dane, Chyler Leigh, Kevin McKidd, Sandra Oh, Ellen Pompeo, Sara Ramirez, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Chyler Leigh and Melissa Benoist in Supergirl (2015)
Chyler Leigh and Jesse Williams in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Chyler Leigh in Supergirl (2015)
Chyler Leigh and Emma Tremblay in Supergirl (2015)
Rick Gonzalez, Chyler Leigh, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, David Ramsey, Brandon Routh, Nick Zano, Stephen Amell, Caity Lotz, Grant Gustin, Tala Ashe, Juliana Harkavy, Echo Kellum, and Maisie Richardson-Sellers in Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
Chyler Leigh in Supergirl (2015)
Chyler Leigh, Melissa Benoist, and Chris Wood in Supergirl (2015)
Chyler Leigh and Melissa Benoist in Supergirl (2015)
David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Melissa Benoist, Jeremy Jordan, and Chris Wood in Supergirl (2015)
Chyler Leigh, Jeremy Jordan, and Amy Jackson in Supergirl (2015)

Known for:

Lacey Chabert, Mia Kirshner, Jaime Pressly, Chris Evans, Sam Huntington, Eric Jungmann, Chyler Leigh, Ron Lester, Samm Levine, Cody McMains, Eric Christian Olsen, Deon Richmond, Riley Smith, and Cerina Vincent in Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Not Another Teen Movie
5.7
  • Janey Briggs
  • 2001
Stephen Dorff in Brake (2012)
Brake
6.1
  • Molly Reins
  • 2012
David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
Supergirl
6.2
TV Series
  • Alex Danvers
  • Sentinel
  • Supergirl
Brittany Daniel, Tinsley Grimes, Chyler Leigh, Glenn Howerton, and Eddie Shin in That '80s Show (2002)
That '80s Show
4.7
TV Series
  • June Tuesday

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Actress

  • Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow in The Way Home (2023)
    The Way Home
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Kat Landry
    • 2023
  • Tom Cavanagh, Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Nicolet, Danielle Panabaker, Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Hartley Sawyer, and Carlos Valdes in The Flash (2014)
    The Flash
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Alex Danvers
    • Sentinel
    • 2017–2021
  • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
    Supergirl
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Alex Danvers
    • Sentinel
    • Supergirl
    • 2015–2021
  • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
    Grey's Anatomy
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Lexie Grey
    • 2007–2021
  • Dominic Purcell, Olivia Swann, Shayan Sobhian, Nick Zano, Matt Ryan, Adam Tsekhman, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, and Lisseth Chavez in Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
    Legends of Tomorrow
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Alex Danvers
    • 2017–2020
  • Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
    Arrow
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Alex Danvers
    • 2017
  • Chyler Leigh and Jacky Ido in Taxi Brooklyn (2014)
    Taxi Brooklyn
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Detective Caitlyn Sullivan
    • 2014
  • Chyler Leigh and Paul Campbell in Window Wonderland (2013)
    Window Wonderland
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Sloan Van Doren
    • 2013
  • Stephen Dorff in Brake (2012)
    Brake
    6.1
    • Molly Reins
    • 2012
  • Amy Brenneman, Brian Benben, Benjamin Bratt, Taye Diggs, Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, Caterina Scorsone, and KaDee Strickland in Private Practice (2007)
    Private Practice
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dr. Lexie Grey
    • 2012
  • The 19th Wife (2010)
    The 19th Wife
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • Queenie
    • 2010
  • Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game (2009)
    Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game
    6.0
    Video Game
    • Dr. Lexie Grey
    • 2009
  • Reunion (2005)
    Reunion
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Carla Noll
    • 2005–2006
  • Travis Fimmel in Rocky Point (2005)
    Rocky Point
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Cassie Flynn
    • 2005
  • Brooke Burns, Nikki Deloach, and Amanda Righetti in North Shore (2004)
    North Shore
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Kate Spangler
    • 2004

Producer

  • Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow in The Way Home (2023)
    The Way Home
    8.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2023
  • Stephen Dorff in Brake (2012)
    Brake
    6.1
    • co-producer
    • 2012

Director

  • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
    Supergirl
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2021

Videos113

Brake
Clip 1:57
Brake
"Supergirl" Says Hi to Pants, Bye to Beloved Cast Member
Interview 2:57
"Supergirl" Says Hi to Pants, Bye to Beloved Cast Member
Whatever It Takes - Season Trailer
Trailer 0:30
Whatever It Takes - Season Trailer
Season 6 Trailer
Trailer 1:00
Season 6 Trailer
Trailer
Trailer 1:08
Trailer
New Suit First Look: San Diego Comic-Con
Trailer 2:26
New Suit First Look: San Diego Comic-Con
Supergirl Comic-Con 2018 Trailer
Trailer 2:05
Supergirl Comic-Con 2018 Trailer
Comic-Con Trailer
Trailer 2:06
Comic-Con Trailer
Season 2 Promo
Trailer 0:30
Season 2 Promo
"A Hero Will Rise"
Trailer 1:02
"A Hero Will Rise"
Supergirl: Her Story - Teaser
Trailer 1:02
Supergirl: Her Story - Teaser
Supergirl Soars Into Action - Teaser
Trailer 0:31
Supergirl Soars Into Action - Teaser

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  • Height
    • 1.69 m
  • Born
    • April 10, 1982
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
  • Spouse
    • Nathan WestJuly 20, 2002 - present (3 children)
  • Children
      Noah Wilde West
  • Parents
      Yvonne Norton
  • Relatives
    • Christopher Khayman Lee(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Music video: Appeared in Marilyn Manson's video for "Tainted Love".
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews
    • 4 Articles
    • 2 Pictorials
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    The actual proposal of Nathan West to Chyler Leigh was filmed and is an "Easter Egg" hidden on the DVD of Not Another Teen Movie.
  • Quotes
    At the risk of sounding too cliche, I found a really fantastic church. That is what keeps me grounded.

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