Caitlin Leahy

Caitlin Leahy (born May 20, 1988[1]) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles in the 2018 film Samson, and the television series Black-ish and Queen of the South.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Caitlin Leahy
Born (1988-05-20) May 20, 1988
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFilm actress
Years active2013-present

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.[8]

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”.[9]

In 2017 Leahy appeared in several TV series including BET's “Rebel", the Lifetime film “Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland”, and FX's “Legion”.

Leahy stars in the film adaptation Afterburn/Aftershock, directed by Tosca Musk, based on the NY Times best-selling books by Sylvia Day.

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 is set to be released in theatres on 16 February 2018.

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
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Like a Cowboy Wife
2014 Senior Slasher Victim Short
2014 Cadenza Eloise Short
2015 Discernment Helena Short
2015 The Flesh of My Lovers Business Woman Short
2015 We Went Sage
2015 Walk of No Shame Amber Rose's Friend Short
2017 Afterburn-Aftershock Gianna Rossi
2018 Samson Delilah
2018 God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness Television Host

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Bold and the Beautiful Reporter Episode #1.6
2016 Queen of the South Aveline Episode: "Cuarenta Minutos"
2016 Roadies Doctor Recurring role, 2 episodes
2016 Secrets & Lies Call Girl Episode: "The Statement"
2016 Those Who Can't Katarina Episode: "A New Dog in the Yard"
2016 Black-ish Kelly Episode: "Being Bow-Racial"
2016 Rebel Detective Maxine Fox Episode: "Chasing Ghosts"
2017 Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland Pretty Woman TV Movie
2018 Legion Vermillion Episode #2.1
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References
  1. http://www.famedstar.com/caitlin-leahy/
  2. "Caitlin Leahy Interview". bookyouverymuch.
  3. "Pure Flix/Quality Flix arrives at AFM with 'Samson'". Screendaily.
  4. "Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming hollywood movie Samson". News24.
  5. "Pure Flix Announces 'Samson' Opening In Theaters February 16". breathecast.
  6. "Watch: The teaser for Samson, coming to theatres in February". patheos.com.
  7. "Christian Cinema in Cannes". sydneysbuzz.
  8. "Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming Hollywood movie Samson". News24.
  9. "Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming Hollywood movie Samson". News24.
  10. "Caitlin Leahy Interview". bookyouverymuch.
  11. "Interview with 'Afterburn/Aftershock' actress Caitlin Leahy". theabstractnews.
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