Leigh-Allyn Baker
Leigh-Allyn Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1972 |
| Other names | Leigh-Allyn Kauffman |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice actress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Keith Kauffman |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | http://www.leighallynbaker.com |
Leigh-Allyn Baker (born April 3, 1972) is a British-American actress. She is best known for her recurring roles as Hannah Webster on Charmed, Ellen on Will & Grace as well as providing the voice of Abby on the Nickelodeon animated series Back at the Barnyard. She currently co-stars as Amy Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom, Good Luck Charlie.
Personal life
Baker lived in Murray, Kentucky. She is married to an entertainment executive, Keith James Kauffman.[1] They have two sons, Griffin, born in 2009, and Baker James, born on September 18, 2012.[2]
Career
Baker has done voice work in video games for the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, 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.
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. Baker has also made an appearance, along with her co-star Mia Talerico, on the sketch comedy show, So Random!
In late 2008, Baker appeared on several episodes of Hannah Montana playing Mickey, a morning show host. She is currently co-starring as Amy Duncan on the Disney Channel original sitcom, Good Luck Charlie. She was also in "Dough and Carrie" 2001? for 1 episode.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | 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" |
| The Last Frontier | Joy Garfield | Episodes: "Babes in Joyland" and "Single White Pest" | |
| 1997 | Fired Up | Janet | Episode: "Truth and Consequences" |
| 1998–2002 | Will & Grace | Ellen | Appeared in 19 episodes |
| 1998–1999 | 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" |
| Boston Legal | Frannie Huber | Episode: "Tortured Souls" | |
| 2006 | American Dad! | Margie | Episode: "It's Good to Be the Queen" Voice role |
| House | Claire | Episode: "Euphoria: Part 2" | |
| The King of Queens | Jessica | Episode: "Affair Trade" | |
| 2007–2011 | Back at the Barnyard | Abby the Cow/Etta the Hen/various others | Appeared in 61 episodes Voice role |
| 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" |
| My Name is Earl | Nicole Moses | Episode: "Harassed a Reporter" | |
| 2008–2009 | 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–present | Good Luck Charlie | Amy Duncan | Main co-starring aside Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Duncan,Jason Dolley as PJ Duncan,Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Duncan, Mia Talerico as Charlie Duncan, Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Duncan |
| 2011 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Bella Bon Bueno /Woman | Episode: "Whispers and Coups/Brush with Danger" Voice role |
| So Random! | Herself | Episode: "Leigh Allyn Baker and Mia/Pia Toscano " | |
| Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas | Amy Duncan | TV film | |
| Video games | |||
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| Year | Film | 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 | |
| Gears of War 2 | KR Pilot and others | ||
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra | Scarlett | |
| Halo Wars | Additional voices | ||
References
- ^ "Interview with Leigh-Allyn Baker
- ^ "Leigh-Allyn Baker Welcomes Son Baker James – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebritybabies.people.com. 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
