Leslie Zemeckis
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Here as Elizabeth Franklin
- 2023 · Transcendent as Lisa
- 2019 · From Zero to I Love You as Pamela Finley-Logsdon
- 2018 · Welcome to Marwen as Suzette
- 2009 · A Christmas Carol as Fred's Wife (voice)
- 2007 · Beowulf as Yrsa
- 2006 · Pepper Dennis as Liz
- 2004 · The Polar Express as Sister Sarah / Mother
- 2002 · Spiders as Emma
- 2000 · Sacrifice as Officer Mercedes Calderon
- 2000 · Blowback as Sandra Carlow
- 1999 · Dark Nova as Nova
- 1998 · Life of a Gigolo as Rhonda
- 1998 · I Married a Monster as Bridesmaid #2 (as Leslie Harter)
- 1998 · Restless Souls as Heather
- 1998 · Intimate Sessions as Laura's friend
- 1998 · Sex Files: Pleasure World as Sara (as Lesley Lindsay)
- 1998 · The Sex Files: Double Identity as Reese
- 1998 · The Sexperiment as Audrey / Marcie
- 1996 · Women: Stories of Passion as Emily
- 1996 · Damien's Seed as Jane Janzen (as Leslie Harter)
- 1996 · Encounters as Diane
- 1996 · Beverly Hills Bordello as Amanda
- 1996 · Beverly Hills Bordello as Melissa
- 1995 · Caroline in the City as Kelly
- 1993 · Jailbait as Roman's Girlfriend
- Future · Hollywood Heist as Lilith