Jane Leeves

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Recent Role:
Guest on Anderson
Gender:
Female
Born:
4-18-1961
Birthplace:
London, England
AKA:
Jane Leaves
Jane Leeves, was born in London but raised in East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK. At the age of 5 she recalls writing in a schoolbook that she wanted to be an actress, but until the age of 18, when she had a tragic ankle accident and had to discontinue, she wanted to be a ballerina.

After the accident she took to less strenuous dancing, in music videos, like “California Girls.“ She then decided she wanted to become an actress, and starred in shows with small roles for a while, like "Monty Python and the Meaning of Life", as an angel, and singing every sperm is sacred. Then in

More 1984, after someone told her she'd have more chances in America, she let her flat go, sold or gave away most of her possessions, packed a suitcase and $1000, and bought a one-way ticket to LA.

She said she cried most of the journey and the first weeks she was there, and (of which I am unsure, there are 2 different stories) she either stayed with a man she met in Paris, or in a rented room owned by the mum of a girl she met while dancing. Later she shared a flat with Faith Ford. After Faith got some good roles, Jane began to think lightening wouldn't strike twice in the same flat, but it did.

She got some roles too, including virgin Marla Penney, who was in one of the most memorable "Seinfield" episodes, "The Contest", seducing JFK jr. Then she was called to audition for a new series, spun off from "Cheers”, called "Frasier" she was the only one they had in mind for the part, and after a bit of reading, received it.

She starred on the show for 11 years, as Daphne Moon, the home care specialist from Manchester. She works alongside Peri Gilpin, who plays Roz Doyle, and the two have made a company called "Bristol Cities"

Jane married Marshall Coben in 1996, and has had two children with him, one daughter named Isabella Kathryn Coben in January 2001 and one son named Finn William Leeves Coben in December 2003.

"Frasier" has ended its 11 year run and at the beginning of 2006 Jane will be starring in a new series “Misconceptions”.

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    8.5 Great
    Another good comedic actress... hide show

    ...in an offering of mostly terrible comedic actresses.

    She's smart, she's got excellent timing and delivery, and it's so nice to see her back on TV in a role supported by other such smart, funny and talented women.

    She was the perfect foil for Niles Crane and she continues to deliver now on "Hot in Cleveland".

    There is no doubt that Hot in Cleveland will never be of the caliber of Frasier, but it's the first comedy in a long time that takes advantage of it's star's natural abilities with material it takes talent to deliver.

    And besides, anyone who can do Monty Python and sing 'every sperm is sacred' with a straight face, is capitol in my books! :o}

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    Very beautiful. hide show

    Jane Leeves is, in my opinion, the most beautiful actress I have ever seen in my life. She reminds me so much of the woman I'm in love with right now. Like her, Jane Leeves is funny and full of laughter. She's English, too. She's incredibly hot, like my woman. More importantly, she is very sweet and makes a lot of people smile.

    I saw a lot of those wonderful features in her role as Daphne on Frasier. Daphne was a beautiful woman with a great sense of humor, a heart of pure gold. and a soul as deep as the ocean. I idolize Jane Leeves. I hope I see more of her on television.

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    Played Daphne Moon Crane on Frasier. hide show

    I've only seen Jane on Frasier where she played Daphne Moon-Crane, Martin's caregiver.

    Daphne was a great character, and Jane played her perfectly, she has a great personality, and could put Frasier, Niles, and even Martin in their places at times and was never afraid to speak her mind.

    Jane is a very talented and attractive woman, and I wish she would do more, though Frasier is her biggest role to date, I hope to see more of her in the future.

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