Leigh Ann Orsi

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Leigh Ann Orsi
Born (1981-05-15) May 15, 1981 (age 42)
California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years activeActing: 1985–1995
Dancing: 2001–present
SpouseChris Reilly (2009–present)

Leigh Ann Orsi (born May 15, 1981 in California) is a former actress.

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She is best known for playing Brad's (Zachery Ty Bryan) second girlfriend, Ashley, on the sitcom Home Improvement . Also featured as Hannah in the 1994 film, The Favor starring Brad Pitt. She also appeared for one season on the drama Life Goes On , as Zoe, Becca (Kellie Martin) and Corky's (Chris Burke) cousin. Her last acting credit was the 1994 film Pet Shop . [1] Her younger sister Ginger Orsi is also a former actress.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1985 The Fall Guy Riley GordonEpisode: "The Life of Riley"
1990–1991 Life Goes On Zoe GiordanoEpisodes: "Libby's Sister" & "Head Over Heels"
1993–1994 Home Improvement AshleyEpisodes: "Feud for Thought",
"The Eve of Construction" & "Too Many Cooks"
1994 The Favor HannahTheatrical film; filmed in 1990
1994 Pet Shop Dena YeagherDirect-to-video film
2023Critters, Carnivores and CreaturesDena Yeagher

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References

  1. "Leigh Ann Orsi Movies & TV". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2012.