Laura Leighton
With her first major role, actress Laura Leighton became a familiar face to millions as a cast member on one of the most watched primetime soaps of the 1990s. Leighton achieved early TV fame in her role as bad girl Sydney Andrews on "Melrose Place" (Fox, 1992-99), which in addition to providing her with a hit show, introduced Leighton to co-star and future husband, Doug Savant. After departing from her trendy Melrose address, she remained close with series producer Aaron Spelling, who invited her to guest star in several episodes on his other long-running hit "Beverly Hills, 90210" (Fox, 1990-2000). Occasional feature films like the romantic comedy "Seven Girlfriends" (1999) and such made-for-TV efforts as the thriller "A Deadly Encounter" (Lifetime, 2004) and the generational drama "Daniel's Daughter" (Hallmark, 2008) comprised much of Leighton's professional output over the next decade. A brief return to her former West Hollywood environs on the failed update of "Melrose Place" (The CW, 2009-2010) preceded a lengthier run as the mother of a popular but troubled daughter on the teen drama "Pretty Little Liars" (ABC Family, 2010- ). With her combination of beauty and intensity, Leighton remained a fan favorite in the world of television melodrama decades years after making her auspicious debut.
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Laura Leighton
Filmography
Movies
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Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane | Andie (Character) | - | 2018 |
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Mending Fences | Kelly Faraday (Character) | - | 2009 |
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The Burrowers | Gertrude (Character) | - | 2008 |
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Daniel's Daughter | Cate Madighan (Character) | - | 2008 |
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Love Notes | Nora Flannery (Character) | - | 2007 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | A Deadly Encounter | Joanne Sanders (Character) | - | 2004 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Deadly Encounter | Joanne Sanders (Character) | - | 2004 |
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Mary Higgins Clark's: We'll Meet Again | Fran Simmons (Character) | - | 2002 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Clean and Narrow | Marie (Character) | - | 2000 |
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Seven Girlfriends | Anabeth (Character) | - | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Sky Is Falling | Amber Lee (Character) | - | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Naked City: A Killer Christmas | Gerry Millar (Character) | - | 1998 |
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In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy | Laurette Wilder (Character) | - | 1995 |
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The Other Woman | Carolyn (Character) | - | 1995 |
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62% | 66% | Fantasy Island | Nettie (Guest Star) | 2021 |
No Score Yet | 82% | Dynasty | Corinne Simon (Guest Star) | 2021 |
No Score Yet | 82% | Code Black | Sonya (Guest Star) | 2018 |
81% | 81% | Pretty Little Liars | Ashley Marin (Character) | 2010-2016 |
60% | 30% | Melrose Place | Sydney Andrews (Guest Star) | 2009-2010 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Eyes | Leslie Town (Character) | 2005-2006 2009 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Bonnie Hunt Show | Guest | 2009 |
78% | 83% | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lillian Rice (Guest Star) | 2007 |
52% | 50% | Shark | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2007 |
86% | 90% | Boston Legal | Erica Dolenz (Guest Star) | 2006 |
No Score Yet | 65% | CSI: Miami | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2006 |
39% | 82% | Tru Calling | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2004 |
70% | No Score Yet | Skin | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2003 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Early Edition | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2000 |
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No Score Yet | 93% | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1998 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Melrose Place | Sydney Andrews (Character) | 1993-1997 |
No Score Yet | 57% | Saturday Night Live | Host | 1995 |