Jane Leeves
Known for

Acting

Credits

43

Gender

Woman

Birthday

Apr 18, 1961 (63)

Place of birth

Ilford, London, United Kingdom

Also known as

Jane Leeves

Biography

Jane Elizabeth Leeves (born 18 April 1961) is an English actress, comedian, and dancer. She is best known for her role as Daphne Moon on NBC's sitcom Frasier (1993–2004), for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She's also known for her roles as Dr. Kitt Voss on The Resident and Joy Scroggs on TV Land's sitcom Hot in Cleveland. She made her screen debut with a small role in the 1983 popular British comedy television show Benny Hill Show, Leeves moved to the United States, where she performed in small roles until she secured a recurring part in the television sitcom Murphy Brown. In 1986-1988, she garnered her first leading role in the short-living sitcom Throb. In 1993, she achieved wider fame as Daphne Moon on the television sitcom Frasier for the entire run of the series, from 1993 until 2004, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards during the show's run. She received further recognition for her performances in Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Music of the Heart (1999) and The Event (2003). She worked in television production for some time, but beginning in June 2010, she returned to acting, as Joy on TV Land’s sitcom Hot in Cleveland. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Leeves, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2020Stars in the HouseSelf
2018The ResidentKit Voss
2016CrowdedGwen
2016LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker AdventuresLt. Estoc (voice)
2016LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker AdventuresCommander Estoc (voice)
2016Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsSelf
2015We Bare BearsAvatar Ari / Additional Voices (voice)
2014Celebrity Name GameSelf
2013Hollywood Game NightSelf
2013Why We Laugh: Funny WomenSelf
2012What About Dick?Emma
2010Hot in ClevelandJoy Scroggs
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
2009National Lampoon Presents: Endless BummerLiv
2008The Penguins of MadagascarLulu (voice)
2007Phineas and FerbAdmiral Acronym (voice)
2006Garfield: A Tail of Two KittiesEenie (voice)
2005The Reichen ShowSelf - Guest
2005Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Self (archive footage)
2004Desperate HousewivesDr. Graham
2004Frasier: Analyzing the LaughterDaphne Moon Crane
2003The Adventures of Tom Thumb & ThumbelinaMargaret Beetle (voice)
2003The EventMona Rothchild
1999Music of the HeartDorothea
1999Don't Go Breaking My HeartJuliet
1998HerculesAthena (voice)
1997The ViewSelf
1996James and the Giant PeachLadybug (voice)
1996Star Trek: 30 Years and BeyondDaphne Moon
1996Pandora's ClockRachel Sherwood
1995Caroline in the CityDaphne Moon
1994Miracle on 34th StreetAlberta Leonard
1994Mr. WriteWylie
1993FrasierDaphne Moon
1991Pacific Station
1990Blossom
1989The SimpsonsEdwina (voice)
1989SeinfeldMarla Penny
1988Murphy BrownAudrey Cohen
1986ThrobPrudence Anne 'Blue' Bartlett
1985To Live and Die in L.A.Serena
1984Murder, She WroteGwen Petrie
1983The Hunger(uncredited)