Leah Remini

Actress, producer of 'The King of Queens'

Leah Remini - Actress, producer of 'The King of Queens'
Born

June 15th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress and producer, gained prominence through the sitcom 'The King of Queens', airing from 1998 to 2007. Other significant work includes a role in 'Kevin Can Wait', which ran from 2016 to 2018. An outspoken advocate against the Church of Scientology, authored a memoir detailing personal experiences within the organization. Produced and hosted 'Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath', which aired from 2016 to 2019, exploring the experiences of ex-Scientologists.

Starred in 'The King of Queens'

Produced 'Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath'

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