Leigh-Allyn Baker
| Leigh-Allyn Baker | |
|---|---|
 Baker at the premiere for Bad Hair Day, February 2015 | |
| Born |
March 13, 1972[1][2] Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | CESD Talent (voice-over)[4] |
| Spouse(s) | Keith Kauffman (2005–present) |
| Children | 2[2] |
Leigh-Allyn Baker (born March 13, 1972) is an American actress. She had recurring roles as Hannah Webster on Charmed, as Ellen on Will & Grace, and a starring role as the matriarch Amy Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie. She also provided the voice of Abby on the Nickelodeon animated series Back at the Barnyard.
Career
Baker has done voice work in video games for the Star Trek and X-Men and guest starred in television shows such as That '70s Show, Early Edition, Yes, Dear and among other series. She also starred in the short-lived 1996 sitcom The Last Frontier, and voiced Lu Zhi in the 2010 game Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer
Baker is also known to television audiences for her recurring roles as Hannah Webster in the first season of Charmed and as Ellen, the long-time friend of Grace Adler (Debra Messing) on Will & Grace, which she played since the show began in 1998 through to its last season in 2006. She is also known for providing the voice of Abby in the Nickelodeon animated series Back at the Barnyard.
In late 2008, Baker appeared on several episodes of Hannah Montana playing Mickey, a morning show host. She starred as Amy Duncan, the matriarch of the Duncan family on the Disney Channel original sitcom, Good Luck Charlie, which ran from 2010–2014.
Baker has also made an appearance, along with her co-star Mia Talerico, on the sketch comedy show, So Random!
In 2015, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Bad Hair Day, which she also produced. She plays Liz Morgan, a "down on her luck" cop who must get a priceless necklace by teaming up with high school senior, played by Laura Marano.[5][6] In an interview with Variety, Baker said, "I wanted to executive produce because I wanted to see what it was like to build and fulfill a vision from the ground up, and since this was Disney Channel's first movie with an adult lead, I wanted that role to be protected and I wanted the movie to have my creative stamp on it." She also liked that she got to work on the Disney movie because it taps into her family unit fanbase.[7]
Personal life
Baker lived in Murray, Kentucky. She is married to an entertainment executive, Keith James Kauffman.[8] They have two sons, Griffin, born in 2009, and Baker James, born in 2012.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Shrunken Heads | Mitzi | |
| 1995 | Leprechaun 3 | Waitress | |
| 1997 | Inner Shadow | Gaika | |
| Swing Blade | Lauranne | ||
| Breast Men | Implant Removal Patient | ||
| 1999 | A Wake in Providence | Connie | |
| 2000 | Very Mean Men | Mary | |
| 2004 | The Crux | Woman Hanging from the Rope |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Almost Perfect | Gina | Episode: "A Midseason Night's *** Comedy" |
| 1996 | The Last Frontier | Joy Garfield | Episodes: "Babes in Joyland" and "Single White Pest" |
| 1997 | Fired Up | Janet | Episode: "Truth and Consequences" |
| 1998–2006 | Will & Grace | Ellen | Recurring role, 19 episodes |
| 1998–99 | Charmed | Hannah Webster | Episodes: "I've Got You Under My Skin," "The Wedding From Hell," "The Truth is Out There... And it Hurts," "The Witch is Back," and "Wicca Envy" |
| 1999 | Family Law | Laurie Carrigalo | Episode: "Damages" |
| 2000 | Early Edition | Kate O'Rourke | Episode: "Luck o' the Irish" |
| 2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Miss Susie | Episode: "Car Wash" |
| 2002 | Yes, Dear | Stacey | Episode: "Johnny Ampleseed" |
| 2003 | That 70s Show | Officer Debbie | Episode: "Hey Hey What Can I Do?" |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Charlene | Episode: "When You Got To Go, You Go To Go" |
| 2005 | Boston Legal | Frannie Huber | Episode: "Tortured Souls" |
| 2006 | House | Claire | Episode: "Euphoria: Part 2" |
| 2006 | The King of Queens | Jessica | Episode: "Affair Trade" |
| 2007 | In Case of Emergency | Maureen | Episodes: "Let Go, Let Golf," "Your Goose is Cooked," "The Good, Bad and the Mob," "Disorder in the Court," and "The Picture" |
| 2007 | My Name is Earl | Nicole Moses | Episode: "Harassed a Reporter" |
| 2008–09 | Hannah Montana | Mickey | Episodes: "He Ain't a Hottie, He's My Brother" and "Welcome to the Bungle" |
| 2008 | 12 Miles of Bad Road | Marilyn Hartsong | Appeared in all six episodes |
| 2010–14 | Good Luck Charlie | Amy Duncan | Main role; Disney Channel Original Series |
| 2011 | So Random! | Herself | Episode: "Leigh Allyn Baker and Mia Talerico" |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas | Amy Duncan | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2014 | Dog with a Blog | Cheri | Episode: "Who's Training Who?" |
| 2015 | Bad Hair Day | Liz Morgan | Disney Channel Original Movie; also executive producer[9] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | American Dad! | Margie | Episode: "It's Good to Be the Queen" |
| 2007–11 | Back at the Barnyard | Abby, Etta, others | |
| 2011 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Bella Bon Bueno, Woman | Episode: "Whispers and Coups/Brush with Danger" |
| 2014–present | 7D, TheThe 7D | Queen Delightful, Snazzy Shazam | [10][11] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force | Crewman Juliet Jurot | |
| 2002 | Command & Conquer: Renegade | Dr. Sydney Mobius | |
| 2003 | Star Trek: Elite Force II | Ensign Juliet Jurot | |
| Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly | Miyako Sudo and others | ||
| 2004 | X-Men Legends | Jean Grey | |
| EverQuest II | Merchant and others | ||
| 2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Jean Grey | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Laura Douglas/Caroline Higgins/Hanna Pritchard/Suzanne Stokes/Andrea Warren | ||
| 2006 | Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express | Countess Andrenyi and Mary Debenham | |
| 2007 | God of War II | Lahkesis | |
| Mass Effect | Additional voices | ||
| 2008 | The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft | Laura Hardy | |
| 2008 | Gears of War 2 | KR Pilot #2, COG Medic #1, Centaur Driver #1 | [12] |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra | Scarlett | |
| Halo Wars | Additional voices | ||
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Additional voices | |
| 2012 | The Secret World | Madame Rogêt, additional voices | |
| 2013 | Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | Additional voices[13] |
References
- ↑ Baker thanks Disney Channel's tweet wishing her a Happy Birthday. Leigh-Allyn Baker on Twitter. March 13, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Leigh-Allyn Baker Welcomes Son Baker James – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebritybabies.people.com. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
- ↑ "Disney Channel Bios – Leigh-Allyn Baker". Disneyabcpress.com. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
Born and raised in Murray, Kentucky
- ↑ Leigh-Allyn Baker [L_A_Baker] (July 29, 2015). "She's been my friend and voice over agent for over 20 years! I love you @CatheyLizzio @CESDTalent" (Tweet). Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ↑ Elizabeth Wagmeister. "[WATCH] 'Bad Hair Day': Laura Marano's First Disney Channel Original Movie — Clip – Variety". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ↑ Variety Staff. "'Bad Hair Day': Laura Marano, Leigh-Allyn Baker to Star in Disney Channel Original Movie". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (2015-02-02). "Laura Marano & Leigh-Allyn Baker Preview Disney Movie 'Bad Hair Day' (Exclusive Clip)". Variety.
- ↑ Tracked, Mommy. (2010-04-16) "Interview with Leigh-Allyn Baker. Shine.yahoo.com. Retrieved on 2013-01-29.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara. "Original Movie 'Bad Hair Day' Starring Laura Marano & Leigh-Allyn Baker to Premiere Friday, February 13 on Disney Channel". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ↑ "'The 7D' Report for July 7 Disney XD Premiere". Animation Magazine. April 25, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
DisneyChannelPR (April 3, 2014). "Kelly Osbourne joins the cast of Disney's The 7D, a contemporary, comedic take on the seven dwarfs, premiering this summer" (Press release). - ↑ "Cat on a Hot Grim Roof". The 7D. Episode 17b.
- ↑ "Gears of War 2 Credits". Microsoft Game Studios. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
- ↑ Square Enix. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 5 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.
External links
- Leigh-Allyn Baker at the Internet Movie Database
- Leigh-Allyn Baker on Twitter
- "Somewhere in Vegas" audio interview (Sept. 29, 2008)
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