Leah Pinsent


Leah Pinsent is a Canadian television and film actress.

Career

Pinsent made her film debut in 1984's The Bay Boy, best known as Kiefer Sutherland's first film. The role garnered her a Genie nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her next role was in the 1986 horror film April Fool's Day alongside Thomas F. Wilson and Griffin O'Neal.
She is perhaps best known for her television roles as production accountant Veronica Miller in the comedy-drama series Made in Canada, and news anchor Diane Gordon in More Tears and Escape from the Newsroom.

Personal life

Pinsent was born in Ontario, to Canadian actors Gordon Pinsent and Charmion King. She was married to Michael Capellupo from 1991 to 2002. Pinsent is married to actor Peter Keleghan.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Shades of Love: The Emerald TearJayne ManleyTV movie
1988Glory Enough for AllTV movie
1990The Little KidnappersKirsten MacKenzieTV movie
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
1991Haute tensionAmyEpisode: "Frontière du crime"
1991Tropical HeatKaren GetwellEpisode: "This Year's Model"
1992Beyond RealityJenniferEpisode: "Master of Darkness"
1992Murder, She WroteLouise ThayerEpisode: "Murder in Milan"
1994Side EffectsDr. Samantha BuddEpisode: "The Last Rights"
1997Lies He ToldTV movie
1997Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalOlivia VegaEpisode: "The 13th Floor/The Believer"
1998More TearsDiane
1998Made in CanadaVeronica65 episodes
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
1999Win, Again!JulieTV movie
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries
2000EveTV movie
2001All SoulsDr. Elizabeth BainesEpisode: "One Step Closer to Roger"
2001Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534Air Traffic Controller Sara LundattirTV movie
2002Escape from the NewsroomDianeTV movie
2005FunpakJenny Florence
2005This Is WonderlandBrooke RyderEpisode: "2.12"
2005Our FathersMarge MagnusTV movie
2005Burnt ToastJulieTV movie
2006Heyday!Movie QueenTV movie
2006Puppets Who KillMuffyEpisode: "The Hostage"
2007GrossologyEmily Episode: "Vein Drain"
2007ReGenesisDr. Ann Turnbull5 episodes
2010Love LettersMelissaTV movie
2010Republic of DoyleDet. Sheila LangEpisode: "The One Who Got Away"
201118 to LifeSerena MansonEpisode: "Sleepless in the Attic"
2011, 2021 & 2024Murdoch MysteriesMrs. Irvin & Laura Söllner / Deborah AndersonEpisodes: "Bloodlust", "Murdoch Knows Best" & "The Fantastic Mr. Fawkes"
2012Sunshine Sketches of a Little TownMiss CleghornTV movie