Caitlin Leahy

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Caitlin Leahy
Born (1988-05-28) May 28, 1988 (age 36)
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFilm actress
Years active2013–present

Caitlin Leahy (born 1988) is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles in the 2018 film Samson , and the television series Black-ish and Queen of the South . [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Early life

Leahy was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Matt and Ellen Leahy. The middle of five children, she has three sisters, Shannon, Cara, Brenna, and a brother, Ryan. She began training and performing at a young age, eventually studying theatre at the University of Illinois at Chicago before receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago. [7]

Career

In 2016 Leahy guest starred on an episode of ABC's Black-ish titled "Being Bow-Racial" which was the highest rated episode of season 3. Other notable roles include USA Network's Queen of the South , Showtime's Roadies , ABC's Secrets & Lies , and truTV's Those Who Can't . [8]

In 2017 Leahy appeared in several TV series including BET's Rebel , the Lifetime film Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland , and FX's Legion .[ citation needed ]

In March 2017, Leahy was cast as the female lead in the epic action film Samson playing the role of Delilah. The movie which filmed in South Africa was released in theatres in February 2018. [9]

Leahy has modeled for numerous brands, such as Bentley Motors, Adidas, Chase Bank, Ritz Carlton, Honda, Schlitz Brewing Co. and HBO's Eastbound & Down . [10] [11]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Like a Cowboy Wife
2014Senior SlasherVictimShort
2014CadenzaEloiseShort
2015DiscernmentHelenaShort
2015The Flesh of My LoversBusiness WomanShort
2015 We Went Sage
2015Walk of No ShameAmber Rose's FriendShort
2017Afterburn-AftershockGianna Rossi
2018 Samson Delilah
2018 God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness Television Host

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 The Bold and the Beautiful ReporterEpisode #1.6
2016 Queen of the South AvelineEpisode: "Cuarenta Minutos"
2016 Roadies DoctorRecurring role, 2 episodes
2016 Secrets & Lies Call GirlEpisode: "The Statement"
2016 Those Who Can't KatarinaEpisode: "A New Dog in the Yard"
2016 Black-ish KellyEpisode: "Being Bow-Racial"
2016 Rebel Detective Maxine FoxEpisode: "Chasing Ghosts"
2017 Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland Pretty WomanTV movie
2018 Legion VermillionEpisode #2.1

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