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Leah Remini
Born: 15th Jun 1970 New York City, New York, USA
Dept: Acting
Leah Marie Remini (born June 15, 1970, height 5' 3" (1,60 m)) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS hit sitcom The King of Queens from 1998 to 2007. Prior to The King of Queens, she was known for her six episode stint as Stacey Carosi in 1991 on the NBC sitcom Saved by the Bell. She was also one of the co-hosts on the CBS network daytime talk show/series The Talk, before being fired in 2011.
Leah Remini was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City to private-school teacher Vicki Marshall and George Remini, who owned an asbestos-removal company. Her mother is of Austrian Jewish background and her father was Sicilian. Remini has an older sister, Nicole Remini (born 1969), who was her assistant on The King of Queens. She also has four half-sisters, including Christina (born 1969). Remini moved to Los Angeles, California, at age 13 with her mother to pursue an acting career.
Remini met Puerto Rican salsa musician Angelo Pagán in 1996 at a Cuban restaurant. Pagan has three sons from previous relationships. In January 2003, Remini announced their engagement; they were married on July 19, 2003. On June 16, 2004, the day after her 34th birthday, Remini gave birth to daughter Sofia Bella, who weighed 6 lb/7.4 oz.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 56
Film: 13 (23%)
Television: 43 (77%)
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Filmography
2025
Hopelessly stuck in a dead-end job and forced to move in with his disapproving mother-in-law, Eddie Mathews sets out to make his Hollywood dream come ... view
Character:
Karen Brazo Fuerte
2025
A pilot transports a U.S. Marshal accompanying a government witness to a trial in New York. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and tr ... view
Character:
Van Sant (voice)
Jan 2021 (first aired)
Three lucky contestants put their pop culture knowledge to the test to complete iconic, People Puzzler crosswords. The player with the most points at ... view
Character:
Self - Host (325 ep.)
Sep 2019 (first aired)
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conv ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Jun 2019 (first aired)
The RuPaul Show is more than just a talk show… It’s a movement! The all new RuPaul Show is building a community of people who want to spread love ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jan 2019 (first aired)
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with ful ... view
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Self - Guest Panelist (1 ep.)
2018
Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management ... view
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Joan
2018
Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publici ... view
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Producer Louise
2017
LA homicide detective Gene Handsome's knack for solving mysteries is matched only by his inability to make sense of his own problems. ... view
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Esta
2017
Three families compete for a camping spot during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. ... view
Character:
Cheyenne
Nov 2016 (first aired)
Leah Remini, along with high level former Scientology executives and Church members, explores individual accounts from ex-Church members and their fam ... view
Character:
Herself - Host (35 ep.)
Oct 2016 (first aired)
Milo Murphy is the personification of Murphy’s Law where anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Suffering from Extreme Hereditary Murphy’s Law ... view
Character:
Ms. Baxter (voice) (1 ep.)
Sep 2016 (first aired)
A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challen ... view
Character:
Vanessa Cellucci (26 ep.)
Jun 2016 (first aired)
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the ... view
Character:
Self - Panelist (4 ep.)
May 2016 (first aired)
It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate her, all in her unique style. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Aug 2015 (first aired)
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
May 2013 (first aired)
When it comes to his career, Jack Shea always screws things up. But now that he's taking over his father's Mr. Jiffy Fix business, he's got another sh ... view
Character:
Terry McCormick (10 ep.)
Nov 2011 (first aired)
A sitcom about three divorced men sharing an apartment across the hall from their female divorce attorney, who is also their landlord. ... view
Character:
Nicki (15 ep.)
Aug 2011 (first aired)
The place to catch up on all things Celebrity Big Brother UK! Join Rylan Clark-Neal for the best mix of exclusive clips, news and reactions from the h ... view
Character:
Self (voice) (1 ep.)
Oct 2010 (first aired)
A panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the tren ... view
Character:
Self - Host (123 ep.)
Jul 2009 (first aired)
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (5 ep.)
Feb 2009 (first aired)
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the ... view
Character:
Self - Guest Judge (1 ep.)
Jul 2008 (first aired)
Radio personality Wendy Williams is the host to her own live syndicated talk show. Wendy injects her television series with the same style that charac ... view
Character:
Self - Guest Host (137 ep.)
Nov 2005 (first aired)
A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Jul 2005 (first aired)
Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personaliti ... view
Character:
Self (12 ep.)
Jun 2005 (first aired)
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers ... view
Character:
Self - Guest Judge (1 ep.)
Self - Contestant (10 ep.)
Self - Guest Host (3 ep.)
Mar 2005 (first aired)
Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love. ... view
Character:
Leah Remini (1 ep.)
2003
A look into the life and times of actress Leah Remini as her wedding approaches and afterward they attempt to have a baby. ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (7 ep.)
Feb 2003 (first aired)
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's g ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
2003
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater. ... view
Character:
Lara
Mar 1999 (first aired)
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this ... view
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Self - Guest (2 ep.)
1999
When an eight year old girl loses her mother to cancer, her mother's last wish is for her to fall in love and find that special magical person. Twenty ... view
Character:
Angie LaRocca
Sep 1998 (first aired)
Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer ... view
Character:
Carrie Heffernan (207 ep.)
Sep 1998 (first aired)
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served ... view
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Self - Panelist (5 ep.)
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Apr 1997 (first aired)
Fired Up is a short-lived 1997–1998 situation comedy airing on NBC. It lasted for two seasons and 28 episodes. The series, the first from Grammnet P ... view
Character:
Terry Reynolds (28 ep.)
Aug 1996 (first aired)
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known pub ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Oct 1995 (first aired)
MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1995
Jack, a soon-to-be graduate, finds he's having a difficult time letting go of the college life -- and decides maybe he doesn't have to. Also questioni ... view
Character:
Theresa
Sep 1995 (first aired)
First Time Out is an American situation comedy that aired on the The WB Television Network. Originally holding the working title Girlfriends and descr ... view
Character:
Dominique Costellano (16 ep.)
1995
A fictionalized account of a possible mob connection to Grace Kelly's death. ... view
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1994
The 24th Phantom, the 'Ghost Who Walks,' battles crimes in the future of 2040. Animated Phantom feature that released in 1994 at the same time as the ... view
Character:
Segan Cruz
Sep 1994 (first aired)
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get fr ... view
Character:
Lydia (1 ep.)
Nov 1993 (first aired)
Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes inter ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Oct 1993 (first aired)
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders. ... view
Character:
Agnes Benedetto (1 ep.)
Sep 1992 (first aired)
Framed for murder, Detective Reno Raines becomes a fugitive bounty hunter who fights crime while trying to clear his name. His troubles began after he ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1992
A middle-aged lawyer struggles to face his inner demons as he finds himself embroiled in affairs with three separate women. ... view
Character:
Stephanie O'Neil
Sep 1991 (first aired)
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassi ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jun 1991 (first aired)
The Man in the Family is an American sitcom television series that aired from June 19 until July 31, 1991. ... view
Character:
Tina Bavasso (7 ep.)
Jul 1990 (first aired)
Blossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father, Nick, eldest brother an ... view
Character:
Ellen (1 ep.)
Mar 1990 (first aired)
Normal Life is an American sitcom television series that aired from March 21 until July 18, 1990. ... view
Character:
Carol (13 ep.)
Sep 1989 (first aired)
Living Dolls is an American situation comedy featured on the fall 1989 schedule of ABC. It was a spin-off created by a writer from Who's the Boss? and ... view
Character:
Charlie Briscoe (12 ep.)
Aug 1989 (first aired)
Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school ... view
Character:
Stacey Carosi (7 ep.)
Sep 1984 (first aired)
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a ho ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (2 ep.)
Sep 1982 (first aired)
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there. ... view
Character:
Serafina Tortelli (2 ep.)