Who is Leslie Easterbrook? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Leslie Eileen Easterbrook

Age: 75 Years, 75 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Dan Wilcox

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Females

U.S. State: California

City: Los Angeles

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1

What movies has Leslie Easterbrook appeared in?

Leslie Easterbrook is best known for her roles in movies such as "Police Academy," "The Devil's Rejects," "Halloween," "Private Resort," and "Police Academy 3: Back in Training."
2

Is Leslie Easterbrook a singer?

Yes, Leslie Easterbrook is a talented singer in addition to being an actress. She has showcased her vocal abilities in various roles throughout her career.
3

What is Leslie Easterbrook's iconic role in the "Police Academy" series?

Leslie Easterbrook is most famous for her role as Sgt. Debbie Callahan in the "Police Academy" series. Her tough and no-nonsense character became a fan favorite.
4

Has Leslie Easterbrook appeared in any TV shows?

Yes, Leslie Easterbrook has made appearances in numerous TV shows throughout her career. Some of her notable TV credits include roles in "Laverne & Shirley," "Matlock," "Murder, She Wrote," and "The Dukes of Hazzard."
5

Does Leslie Easterbrook have any special talents?

In addition to acting and singing, Leslie Easterbrook is also skilled in comedy and has showcased her comedic talents in various roles on both the big screen and TV.

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Career

In the 1970s, long before her screen debut, Leslie Easterbrook had already established herself as a stage actor. In 1976, she appeared in the Broadway production of Neil Simon’s play ‘California Suite’. She also starred with Kevin Kline in the Tony-winning original production of ‘On the Twentieth Century’ in 1978. Her extensive work on stage also includes ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, ‘A Bradbury Binary’, ‘Christmas with Cart’, ‘Lotus Land’, ‘A Stroll with Poets’ and ‘Yankee Doodle Dandies’.

Following her big screen debut in ‘Just Tell Me What You Want’ and first television appearance in an episode of NBC’s ‘Me and Maxx’, she played Michelle in ABC’s action adventure ‘Fantasy Island’ (1982), and had recurring roles in CBS’ sitcom ‘Ace Crawford, Private Eye’ (1983). Her first major screen role was as Rhonda Lee in ABC’s ‘Laverne & Shirley’ (1980-83). A tall, voluptuous, and somewhat ditzy aspiring singer/actress, Lee debuted in the season six episode ‘Welcome to Burbank’ and would go on to appear in 50 other episodes.

Easterbrook portrayed several characters in multiple episodes of ABC’s romantic-drama series ‘The Love Boat’ (1981-83) as well as in Angela Lansbury-starrer ‘Murder, She Wrote’. She provided the voice of Mala in two episodes of ‘Superman: The Animated Series’ (1997) and later in the video game rendition (1999) of the series.

She was cast as Sgt. Callahan in the first Police Academy film in 1984. She portrayed the character with significant sex appeal combined with no-nonsense work ethic. Easterbrook would reprise the role in its five sequels, ‘Back in Training’ (1986), ‘Citizens on Patrol’ (1987), ‘Assignment Miami Beach’ (1988), ‘City under Siege’ (1989), and ‘Mission to Moscow’. Callahan also appeared in ‘Police Academy: The Series’ (1997-98), in which she has retired from the force and has been elected District Attorney.

She starred as the Mother Firefly in the 2005 film ‘The Devil’s Rejects’ (previously played by Karen Black in the 2003 prequel ‘House of 1000 Corpses’). A sleeper hit, the movie was well-received by the critics and garnered Easterbrook the Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2006 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards and the Scream Award for Most Vile Villain, which she shared with some of her co-stars.

Easterbrook played Beatrice in the short-lived horror series ‘The Funny Man’ (2011). Her recent projects include ‘Nightlights’ (2014), ‘Rivers 9’ (2015), ‘The Killing Hour’ (2016), and ‘Beast Mode’. She is set to appear in ‘The Book of Habbalah: Book 1’, ‘Vendetta’, ‘William Froste’, ‘Path’, and ‘Abnormal Attraction’. She is also the producer of the last project.

As a singer, she has sung ‘Am I Blue’ and ‘Team Thing’ for the soundtracks of Police Academy films.

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Personal Life

Born on July 29, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, Leslie Easterbrook is the adopted daughter of Carl and Helen Easterbrook. She was raised in the rural Arcadia in Nebraska. Her father, who was a voice and music professor at the University of Nebraska in Kearney, later helped her prepare for operatic roles and taught her the trumpet for ‘Laverne & Shirley’. Easterbrook studied at Kearney High School and later attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

She married actor Victor Holchak on May 17, 1979. After their divorce in 1988, she wed writer-producer Dan Wilcox. The couple has no children.

A board member of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, she devotes her time and money to this charity. She also works for several children’s charities, including Girls, Inc., The Sunshine Kids, and Variety Children's Charities.

Facts About Leslie Easterbrook

Leslie Easterbrook is not only an accomplished actress, but she is also a talented singer and has performed in various musical productions.

In addition to her acting career, Leslie Easterbrook is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has worked with several animal welfare organizations.

Leslie Easterbrook is known for her love of classic cars and enjoys attending car shows and collecting vintage vehicles in her spare time.

Despite her tough on-screen persona, Leslie Easterbrook is known to have a great sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh with her quick wit and comedic timing.

Leslie Easterbrook is a skilled painter and has displayed her artwork in various galleries, showcasing her talent beyond the realm of acting.

Leslie Easterbrook Biography

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What movies has Leslie Easterbrook appeared in?

Is Leslie Easterbrook a singer?

What is Leslie Easterbrook's iconic role in the "Police Academy" series?

Has Leslie Easterbrook appeared in any TV shows?

Does Leslie Easterbrook have any special talents?