Background:

Actress Lauren Leech has appeared in the films “Lonely Hearts” (2006), “Sydney White” (2007) and “Never Back Down” (2008). She made her producing debut with the forthcoming film “PawnZ” (2013), which she will star.   


Miami Girl

Childhood and Family:

Lauren Leech was born on March 7, 1986, in Miami, Florida.


Never Back Down

Career:

Lauren Leech was featured in the direct to video “Kermit's Swamp Years” (2002), directed by David Gumpel. In 2003, the program won the Genesis Award in the category of Television - Children's Programming - Television Movie and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program.

Leech made her feature film debut in the crime/drama “Lonely Hearts” (2006), which starred John Travolta, Salma Hayek and Jared Leto. The film, written and directed by Todd Robinson, was nominated for a Golden Seashell at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

In 2007, Leech gave a memorable turn as Katy on the teen comedy movie “Sydney White,” based on the story of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” It was directed by Joe Nussbaum and starred Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, and Matt Long.  

In 2008, Leech appeared with Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, and Djimon Hounsou in “Never Back Down.” Tthe action film was met with mostly negative reviews and grossed a total of over $41 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million.

Recently, in 2013, Leech has completed filming the leading role of Melissa in the comedy film “PawnZ,” opposite Lido Capogrosso and Gabriela Ortiz. She also served as an associate producer.


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