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Kaleena Kiff is an American actress, producer, and director. She is best known for her roles in popular TV shows like Love, Sidney and The New Leave It to Beaver.

Kaleena Kiff's Acting Career

Kaleena Kiff started acting in 1980. In 1982, she starred in the NBC comedy show Love, Sidney. She played Patricia (“Patti”) Morgan, acting alongside famous stars Tony Randall and Swoosie Kurtz.

Then, in 1984, she got the part of Kelly Cleaver in the TV show The New Leave It to Beaver. Kelly was the daughter of Wally (played by Tony Dow) and Mary Ellen Cleaver (Janice Kent). This show was a new version of the classic Leave It to Beaver series. After The New Leave It to Beaver finished in 1989, Kaleena took on smaller acting roles from time to time.

Working Behind the Scenes

Kaleena Kiff also works as a producer and director. In 2008, she produced a short musical film called E vuoto per amore (which means He Is Empty for Love). This film was shown at the Red Rock Film Festival.

Also in 2008, she directed a short film titled Alice & Huck. This film starred actress Allison Mack. Alice & Huck won three awards at The Big Easy Shorts Festival. Kaleena herself won Best Director for her work on the film. The movie also won awards for Best Editing and Best Drama.

She helped create and directed the first five episodes of an online science-fiction and fantasy web series. This series was called Riese: Kingdom Falling and aired in 2009. In 2014, Kaleena produced a comedy thriller movie called The Legend of Barney Thomson.

Movies and TV Shows

Kaleena Kiff has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Film Roles

• 1987: Jaws: The Revenge – She did additional voices for this movie.
• 1988: Oliver & Company – She also did additional voices for this animated film.
• 1990: Ghost Dad – More additional voice work.
• 2005: When Jesse Was Born – She was an executive producer.
• 2007: Locked Out – She worked as a producer.
• 2008: Alice & Huck – She was the director and producer of this short film.
• 2008: He Is Empty for Love – She was a producer.
• 2014: Death Do Us Part – She worked as a producer.
• 2015: The Legend of Barney Thomson – She was a producer for this movie.

Television Roles

• 1980: The Jeffersons – She played Liza in one episode.
• 1981: Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend – She played Patricia “Patti” Morgan in this TV movie.
• 1981–1983: Love, Sidney – She played Patricia “Patti” Morgan in 44 episodes.
• 1983: Still the Beaver – She played Kelly Cleaver in this TV movie.
• 1983: Memorial Day – She played Kara in this TV movie.
• 1983: An Uncommon Love – She played Lindsay in this TV movie.
• 1983: Family Ties – She played Young Mallory in one episode.
• 1984: Three's Company – She played Muffit in one episode.
• 1984: Pole Position – She was the voice of Daisy in 13 episodes.
• 1985: Down to Earth – She played Roxanne in one episode.
• 1984–1989: The New Leave It to Beaver – She played Kelly Cleaver in 100 episodes.
• 1986: Headin' Home for the Holidays – She played Jenny in this TV movie.
• 1987: Popeye and Son – She was the voice of Dee Dee in 13 episodes.
• 1991: Never Forget – She played a student in this TV movie.
• 2005: Smallville – She played a Warehouse Worker in one episode.
• 2008: Supernatural – She played a Female victim in one episode.
• 2009: Riese: Kingdom Falling – She was a co-creator, director, producer, and writer for this series.

Awards and Nominations

Kaleena Kiff has been recognized for her acting work.

• In 1983, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Love, Sidney.
• She won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Cable Series or Special in both 1988 and 1989 for her role in The New Leave It to Beaver.