Acting
Annaleigh Ashford
EN cinema · 24 credits
Born
25 June 1985 (age 41)
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, USA
Also known as Annaleigh Amanda Ashford
Annaleigh Amanda Ashford (born June 25, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked (2005–2006; 2007–08), and Margot in Legally Blonde (2007), as well as for originating the role of Lauren in Kinky Boots (2013–14), a performance for which she received a 2013 Tony nomination. Ashford won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Essie Carmichael in the revival of You Can't Take It with You (2014–15). In 2017, she starred as Dot/Marie in the critically acclaimed, limited-run revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Additionally, she is known for portraying the role of Betty DiMello on the period drama television series Masters of Sex, which ran for four seasons on Showtime. In 2019, she starred as Jenny Aquila in Bad Education, and, in 2020, as Paula Jones in Impeachment: American Crime Story.
Known for
Filmography
Hold Your Breath
as Esther Smith
Death Wish
as Flight Attendant (voice)
Show of Titles
as "She Loves Me" Performer
American Reject
as Nano
Annaleigh Ashford: Live from Lincoln Center
as Performer, Writer
Bad Education
as Jenny Aquila
Late Night
as Mimi Mismatch
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
as Crying Lady
Second Act
as Hildy Ostrander
Unicorn Store
as Crystal
Love on the Run
as Liza
Top Five
as Michele
Russian Broadway Shut Down
as Dan Savage Fan
Frozen
as Girl Troll (voice)
Rachel Getting Married
as Quick Stop Cashier
Sex and the City
as Spoiled Label Queen