Tiiu Leek

Tiiu Leek

75 · Born: Feb 11, 1950

Personal Details

BornFeb 11, 1950 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Biography

Tiiu Leek, a remarkable individual, was born to Estonian refugees in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, amidst the rich cultural tapestry of the Great White North. As a young person, she relocated to Toronto, Ontario, where she would spend her formative years.

Prior to pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Leek began her journey in modeling, traveling extensively throughout England, Europe, and the United States in the 1960s. This early exposure to the spotlight laid the groundwork for her future endeavors.

Eventually, Leek returned to her native Canada, where she embarked on an acting career, marked by a series of notable performances. In 1977, she made the bold decision to relocate to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, where she began her television career as a news presenter for KTLA and KCOP.

As her star continued to rise, Leek went on to appear in numerous films and television shows, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile performer. Throughout her career, she has been guided by her unwavering dedication and passion for her craft.

In her personal life, Leek is married to the esteemed William Jacobson, with whom she shares a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Career

{"id":157460,"title":"Special Report: Journey to Mars","year":"1996","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/special-report-journey-to-mars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157460.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":158041,"title":"Roseanne & Tom: Behind the Scenes","year":"1994","character":"Tabloid Reporter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roseanne-tom-behind-the-scenes-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158041.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":7566,"title":"Airheads","year":"1994","character":"News Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/airheads","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j2ep4640g7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j2ep4640g7g.jpg"},"released":1}
Airheads
Airheads as News Woman
{"id":58854,"title":"Miracle on Interstate 880","year":"1993","character":"Nan Callahan (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miracle-on-interstate-880","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58854.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Miracle on Interstate 880
Miracle on Interstate 880 as Nan Callahan (voice)
{"id":58815,"title":"Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story","year":"1993","character":"Sally Anzio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/casualties-of-love-the-long-island-lolita-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58815.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4922,"title":"Honeymoon in Vegas","year":"1992","character":"Anchorwoman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honeymoon-in-vegas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k5ve97sjbhg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k5ve97sjbhg.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas as Anchorwoman
{"id":159831,"title":"Opposites Attract","year":"1990","character":"TV Presenter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/opposites-attract","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159831.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract as TV Presenter
{"id":160154,"title":"Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker","year":"1989","character":"Sherry Washington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manhunt-search-for-the-night-stalker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160154.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160154.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":103840147,"title":"I Know My First Name Is Steven","year":1989,"character":"Reporter #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/i-know-my-first-name-is-steven","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103840147.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103840147.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":160723,"title":"Crossing the Mob","year":"1988","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossing-the-mob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160723.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160723.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":8871,"title":"Tapeheads","year":"1988","character":"News Anchor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tapeheads","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8871.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8871.jpg"},"released":1}
Tapeheads
Tapeheads as News Anchor
{"id":7636,"title":"Hero and the Terror","year":"1988","character":"TV Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hero-and-the-terror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7uoihqhcutj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7uoihqhcutj0.jpg"},"released":1}
Hero and the Terror
Hero and the Terror as TV Announcer
{"id":162022,"title":"Covergirl","year":"1984","character":"Zara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/covergirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162022.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":23672,"title":"Micki + Maude","year":"1984","character":"Newscaster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/micki-maude","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23672.jpg"},"released":1}
Micki + Maude
Micki + Maude as Newscaster
{"id":64123,"title":"Starship Invasions","year":"1977","character":"Phi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starship-invasions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64123.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64123.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":86439,"title":"Why Rock the Boat?","year":"1974","character":"Julia Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/why-rock-the-boat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86439.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86439.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Why Rock the Boat?
Why Rock the Boat? as Julia Martin
{"id":22913,"title":"Wanted: Dead or Alive","year":"1987","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wanted-dead-or-alive","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4i55umk14qo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4i55umk14qo0.jpg"},"released":1}
1987