Téa Leoni
American actress and producer
Born
February 25th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1966, this American actress gained recognition for roles in both film and television. Notable performances include the lead role in the television series 'Madam Secretary', where she portrayed Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord. Additionally, appeared in the comedy films 'The Family Man' and 'Fun with Dick and Jane'. Leveraged her talents as a producer for certain projects, contributing to various aspects of production.
Starred in 'Madam Secretary'
Appeared in 'The Family Man'
Played a lead role in 'Fun with Dick and Jane'
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