Katie Leclerc facts for kids
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Katie Leclerc
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Leclerc in 2021
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Katie Lynn Leclerc
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Switched at Birth |
| Spouse(s) |
Brian Habecost
(m. 2014; div. 2017) |
Katie Lynn Leclerc is an American actress and producer. She has appeared on several television series. These include Veronica Mars, Fashion House, Community, and The Big Bang Theory. In 2011, she got a big role in the TV show Switched at Birth. She starred as Daphne Vasquez in this popular series.
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About Katie Leclerc's Life
Katie Leclerc was born in San Antonio, Texas. She grew up in Lakewood, Colorado. Her family has roots in Canada. She is the youngest of three children.
Katie started learning American Sign Language (ASL) when she was 17. This was before she found out she had Ménière's disease. This disease can cause hearing loss. Her older sister also teaches ASL. Both her father and older sister have Ménière's disease too.
Katie Leclerc married Brian Habecost, a real estate salesman, in 2014. They later divorced in 2017.
Katie Leclerc's Acting Career
Katie Leclerc found her love for acting in seventh grade. She got the main role in a school play called Annie. After that, she moved to San Diego to study theater in high school.
She also appeared in commercials for big brands. These included Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast, and GE.
Katie once shared how she got her role in Switched at Birth. She said her agent sent her to an audition for the roles of Emmett and Daphne. She was asked to try a "deaf accent" for the character. They wanted to make sure her acting was respectful and correct. Using a Deaf accent was a strong choice for the character.
Katie Leclerc's Film and TV Shows
Katie Leclerc has acted in many movies and television shows. Here is a list of her work.
Movies Katie Leclerc Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Flying By | Ally | |
| The Inner Circle | Claire | ||
| 2015 | The Reckoning | Katherine | |
| 2016 | Holiday Breakup | Kelly | |
| Stars Are Already Dead | Ireland | ||
| 2017 | Party Boat | Kiley | Direct-to-video |
| 2019 | Round of Your Life | Minka | |
| 2021 | A Cape Cod Christmas | Margot | |
| Blue Call | kaylee |
TV Shows Katie Leclerc Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Veronica Mars | Crystal | Episode: "Silence of the Lamb" |
| 2006 | Fashion House | Sara | 4 episodes |
| 2007 | The ... Trucker and T-Bones Show | Tokersville Queen | Episode: "Salute to America" |
| Saints & Sinners | Bride | Episode: "Dance, Dance Revolution" | |
| 2008 | The Riches | Teen Girl | Episode: "Friday Night Lights" |
| The Ex List | Mila | Episode: "Protect and Serve" | |
| 2010 | The Hard Times of RJ Berger | Deaf Girl | Episode: "Lily Pad" |
| 2011, 2017 | The Big Bang Theory | Emily | 2 episodes |
| 2011–2017 | Switched at Birth | Daphne Vasquez | Main role |
| 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Christine | Episode: "Play Dead" |
| 2013 | My Synthesized Life | Amanda | 2 episodes |
| The Confession | Katie Lapp | Television film | |
| 2014 | Community | Carol | Episode: "Analysis of Cork-Based Networking" |
| 2015 | Cloudy With a Chance of Love | Debbie Metcalfe | Television film |
| The Reckoning | Katie Lapp/Katherine Mayfield | ||
| 2017 | Confess | Auburn Reed | Web series |
| Psycho In-Law | Tina | Television film | |
| 2019 | A Bride's Revenge | Miya | |
| Christmas a la Mode | Emily | ||
| 2020 | NCIS | SSgt. Diana Murphy | Episode: “Sound Off” |
| 2023 | Letters to Santa | Rebecca | Hallmark Movie |
| 2024 | A Very Vermont Christmas | Joy Keogh |
Awards and Nominations
Katie Leclerc has been recognized for her acting. Here are some of the awards she has been nominated for or won.
| Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Star | Switched at Birth | Nominated | |
| 2013 | TwoCents TV Award for Drama Queens | Switched at Birth | Won | |
| 2014 | Indie Series Award for Best Guest Star - Comedy | My Synthesized Life | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Katie Leclerc para niños
