Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann garnered significant critical acclaim for her role in the 2007 hit film Knocked Up, earning a ‘Best Supporting Actress’ nomination from the Chicago Film Critics Association, and contributing to the film’s win of the People’s Choice Award for ‘Favorite Movie Comedy’. Throughout a career spanning over three decades, Mann’s professional journey began with an early screen appearance as Nurse Mary in the television series Birdland in 1994. She continued to build her filmography with roles in The Cable Guy (1996), George of the Jungle (1997), and further solidified her comedic presence in the commercially successful The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005). Following this success, Mann expanded her range with notable performances across various genres.

In 2009, she starred in 17 Again, a film that grossed over $125 million worldwide, and appeared in Funny People. She lent her distinctive voice to animated films, notably as Linda in the 2011 global hit Rio, which earned over $484 million worldwide, and ParaNorman in 2012. Her leading performance in This Is 40 (2012) further demonstrated her versatility, leading to a Best Actress in a Comedy nomination from the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Mann continued to engage in high-profile projects, narrating the ‘Women in Comedy’ episode of Makers: Women Who Make America in 2014.

Beyond her acclaimed acting career, Mann is a dedicated advocate, actively supporting charitable organizations such as 826LA and the UCLA Rape Treatment Center’s Stuart House.