
Actor
Leslie Zemeckis
Born 1969 · USA
Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie's critically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America. She the author of Behind the Burly Q, the definitive oral history of burlesque and Goddess of Love Incarnate; the Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr. Her third book Feuding Fan Dancers was published and became a bestseller October 2, 2018 about Sally Rand, Faith Bacon and the golden age of the showgirl. Specializing in women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century Zemeckis is a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, Medium, Talkhouse and has written for W Magazine and Stork Magazine. She has presented her work and spoken at panels and Universities including Santa Barbara City College, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, The Chicago Club, Chicago History Museum, MoMa, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Burly Con. She continues to revisit and shine a light on formerly stigmatize and marginalized female entertainers.
Directed
Acting

The Polar Express
Sister Sarah / Mother · 2004

A Christmas Carol
Fred's Wife (voice) · 2009

Beverly Hills, 90210
Party Girl · 1990

Beowulf
Yrsa · 2007

Welcome to Marwen
Suzette · 2018

Here
Elizabeth Franklin · 2024

Caroline in the City
Kelly · 1995

Dark Nova
Nova · 1999

Spiders
Emma · 2000

From Zero to I Love You
Pamela Finley-Logsdon · 2019

Pepper Dennis
Liz · 2006

The Sexperiment
Audrey / Marcie · 1998

Sacrifice
Officer Mercedes Calderon · 2000

Blowback
Sandra Carlow · 2000

Damien's Seed
Jane Janzen · 1996

Life of a Gigolo
Rhonda · 1998

Intimate Sessions
Laura's friend · 1998

I Married a Monster
Bridesmaid #2 (as Leslie Harter) · 1998

Encounters
Diane McConnell · 1996

The Sex Files: Double Identity
Reese · 1998

Restless Souls
Heather · 1998

Sex Files: Pleasure World
Sara · 1998

Jailbait
Roman's Girlfriend · 1993

Beverly Hills Bordello
Amanda · 1996


